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PVO 271L

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,640 mi
Last recorded58,640 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVO 271L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,540 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,857 miles

surface corrosion in varios places on floor and chassic

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,707 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

main beam warning light not working

n/s/f wheel buckled

no resistance in front shock absorbers

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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PVO 271L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVO 271L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVO 271L registered?

PVO 271L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is PVO 271L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVO 271L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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