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PJY 121K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,535 mi
Last recorded56,535 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJY 121K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,547 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 27,467 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,525 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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PJY 121K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PJY 121K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJY 121K registered?

PJY 121K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is PJY 121K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJY 121K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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