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PVU 423J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,508 mi
Last recorded36,508 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVU 423J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,236 miles

Front brake service

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,498 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,475 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,880 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,635 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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PVU 423J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 PVU 423J, 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 56 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 PVU 423J?

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What year was PVU 423J registered?

PVU 423J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 1970.

Is PVU 423J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVU 423J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVU 423J have outstanding finance?

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