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PUT 38R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 38R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,414 miles

all 4 tyres age cracking on sidewall

corrosion underneath vehicle

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 16,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 11,274 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f shock absorber top bush split not causing excessive play

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,437 miles

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,888 miles

corrosion under headlamps

nearside rear seatbelt sticking

offside front antiroll bar bracket corroded

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Jan 2010 2,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 189 miles

excessive corrosion in rear wheel arch area

excessive corrsion in spare wheel area

Fail 5 Feb 2009 189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive corrosion in rear wheel arch area

excessive corrsion in spare wheel area

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,239 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear underbody

front number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 19 Jan 2008 99,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear underbody

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,271 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 98,271 miles

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 98,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body underside and frame weakened by rust and poorly repaired

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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PUT 38R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PUT 38R, 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 PUT 38R registered?

PUT 38R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is PUT 38R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUT 38R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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