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PEY 23K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEY 23K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,522 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,639 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,431 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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PEY 23K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEY 23K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEY 23K registered?

PEY 23K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is PEY 23K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEY 23K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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