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PTM 108R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 108R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 64,411 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 64,407 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Front both front wheels rubbing on brake hoses on lock

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,980 miles

O/S/R Brake Has Slight Binding

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,980 miles

there is general surface corrosion around rear of floor pan and supporting chassis members

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,980 miles

heavy corrosion to rear chassi at subframe mountings

wear to both front seat runners

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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PTM 108R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 PTM 108R, 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 50 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 PTM 108R?

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What year was PTM 108R registered?

PTM 108R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 1976.

Is PTM 108R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTM 108R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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