MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
dampness to pipes on brake reservoir / both seats sligtly loose
nearside rear inner flitch corroded but not in percribed area
various corrosion spots under vehicle require attention soon
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear inner flitch corroded but not in percribed area
various corrosion spots under vehicle require attention soon
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PUE 48R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PUE 48R, 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 PUE 48R registered?
PUE 48R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1976.
Is PUE 48R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PUE 48R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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