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PMC 138D

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,156 mi
Last recorded56,156 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 138D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,027 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 56,027 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 55,264 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 55,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 54,419 miles

screen is scratched, rear indicators are discoloured to almost red, front indicators are faded almost to white, nearside washer jet is not working, loom generally is insecure and has grommits missing.

Fail 16 May 2014 54,419 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

screen is scratched, rear indicators are discoloured to almost red, front indicators are faded almost to white, nearside washer jet is not working, loom generally is insecure and has grommits missing.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,951 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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PMC 138D is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 PMC 138D, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PMC 138D?

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What year was PMC 138D registered?

PMC 138D is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is PMC 138D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMC 138D shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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