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PUA 737P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,429 mi
Last recorded47,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 737P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,429 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 47,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,794 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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 Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seat runners hace slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel

brake pipes covered in grease

offside front seatbelt

offside rear floor wet

rear number plate

underside covered in sealer

Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in grease

offside front seatbelt

offside rear floor wet

rear number plate

underside covered in sealer

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel

Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,927 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 14,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on vehicle in general

underside of vehicle covered in sealer

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,319 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lift at offside front seat runners

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front seat belt slow in retracting

Fail 18 Oct 2006 14,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch

lift at offside front seat runners

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front seat belt slow in retracting

**REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING**

Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,887 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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PUA 737P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PUA 737P, 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.

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What year was PUA 737P registered?

PUA 737P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 1976.

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