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PKE 322L

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,191 mi
Last recorded29,191 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 322L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,191 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s rear wheel bearing is noisey in operation

O/s/f bumper mounting corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

movment in both front seats general corrison on body work

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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PKE 322L is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 PKE 322L, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKE 322L registered?

PKE 322L is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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