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PNA 606R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,452 mi
Last recorded17,452 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 606R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,452 miles

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

all body pannel corroded but no sharp edges

floor and chassis heavly under sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2014

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all body pannel corroded but no sharp edges

floor and chassis heavly under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,899 miles

the underside of this vehicle has been heavly undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,593 miles

vehicle under side heavly under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,952 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle heavly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,192 miles

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

slight corrosion on front chassis

stickers in window close to sweep zones

underneath covered in schultz hard to see body and pips

Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,178 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front chassis

stickers in window close to sweep zones

underneath covered in schultz hard to see body and pips

Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 4,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 4,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,809 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 3,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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PNA 606R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNA 606R, 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 PNA 606R registered?

PNA 606R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is PNA 606R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNA 606R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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