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PVG 127R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVG 127R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,801 miles

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

all welding heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2011 3,013 miles

Corrosion at osf end, headlamp still secure at present and no sharp edges yet

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight wheel bearing noise both rear wheels

Fail 22 Aug 2011 3,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion at osf end, headlamp still secure at present and no sharp edges yet

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear hubs appear wet, possibly leaking wheel cylinders

slight wheel bearing noise both rear wheels

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 99,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,720 miles

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

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

gear oil leak at offside rear wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2009 93,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

gear oil leak at offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,898 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 89,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 88,957 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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PVG 127R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVG 127R, 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

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What year was PVG 127R registered?

PVG 127R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is PVG 127R safe to buy?

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