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PLX 22R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,476 mi
Last recorded28,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 22R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,446 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 28,297 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2017 28,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 28,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch has a hole pre bumper bracket (2.4.A.3)

child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear

rear underside of vehicle has been undersealed

surface corrosion to underside & components

Pass 22 May 2015 27,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advanced rust to underside and to perscribed areas and covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,949 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy

sign of accident damage to n/s/r inner arch

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,674 miles

nearside front headlight mounting rusted to excess

nearside front inner wing rusted to excess

offside rear body rusted to excess

someplay in both rear wheel bearings

someplay in bothsides front top suspension mountings

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,799 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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PLX 22R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 PLX 22R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLX 22R registered?

PLX 22R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1976.

Is PLX 22R safe to buy?

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