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PGC 821K

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 821K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,699 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside & nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside & neaside floor pans corroded

offside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres sidewalls worn

offside rear & nearside rear chassis/floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 11,699 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

offside & nearside floor pans corroded

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 821K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 821K, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGC 821K registered?

PGC 821K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 1992.

Is PGC 821K safe to buy?

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