CarVerify

Free Car Check

PVF 678R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,119 mi
Last recorded15,119 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVF 678R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 15,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight seepage.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,320 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 14,145 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,974 miles

Engine oil leak.

steering box slight leakage.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 13,974 miles

Engine oil leak.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box slight leakage.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,892 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,771 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f lower axle/beam damage

Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,838 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,742 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PVF 678R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PVF 678R, 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 PVF 678R?

You can check the full history of PVF 678R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PVF 678R registered?

PVF 678R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is PVF 678R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVF 678R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVF 678R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PVF 678R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.