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PUU 300R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,765 mi
Last recorded49,765 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 300R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 59,593 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper missing leaving mountings exposed on o/side and n/side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,976 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,550 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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PUU 300R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 PUU 300R, 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 PUU 300R?

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What year was PUU 300R registered?

PUU 300R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is PUU 300R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUU 300R 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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