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PNO 409K

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNO 409K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,919 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,335 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working light coming on with dip (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,378 miles

underbody covered with underseal and wax

Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,378 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underbody covered with underseal and wax

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,036 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,794 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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PNO 409K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNO 409K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNO 409K?

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What year was PNO 409K registered?

PNO 409K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is PNO 409K safe to buy?

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