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PNP 306T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 306T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,991 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,991 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slightly corroded on chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,991 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,991 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,991 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,991 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,991 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,991 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2007 50,991 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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PNP 306T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 PNP 306T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNP 306T registered?

PNP 306T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is PNP 306T safe to buy?

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