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PPR 44K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,299 mi
Last recorded37,299 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPR 44K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 37,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,779 miles

o/s& n/s rear traling arm bushes wearing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 36,779 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s& n/s rear traling arm bushes wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,897 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 35,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,551 miles

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

lower steering uj has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,006 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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PPR 44K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPR 44K, 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

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What year was PPR 44K registered?

PPR 44K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1971.

Is PPR 44K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPR 44K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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