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PNO 406K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNO 406K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,501 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,494 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,467 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread pattern

slight freeplay detected n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,375 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,375 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,315 miles

dust cover split on o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dust cover split on o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,289 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,671 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,429 miles

sreen washer not as good as an electric washer

Pass 17 Aug 2005 74,404 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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PNO 406K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 PNO 406K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNO 406K?

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What year was PNO 406K registered?

PNO 406K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is PNO 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNO 406K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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