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PGK 727E

1967 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

7,515 mi
Last recorded7,515 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Beatle19,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 727E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 7,515 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 7,515 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 7,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 7,444 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 7,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,578 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 6,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 6,173 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,173 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 5,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 3,534 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 3,534 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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PGK 727E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 19,982 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGK 727E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGK 727E registered?

PGK 727E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 24 May 1967.

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