MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rubbing on wheel (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rubbing on wheel (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on body (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre cracking
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PNU 264K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 PNU 264K, 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.
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What year was PNU 264K registered?
PNU 264K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is PNU 264K safe to buy?
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