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PGC 638K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 638K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 27,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,126 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 19,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 18,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Running board insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside running board insecure at front fixing

osr floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2005 14,406 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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PGC 638K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGC 638K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGC 638K registered?

PGC 638K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is PGC 638K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 638K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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