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PWP 799L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,359 mi
Last recorded22,359 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 799L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,359 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 22,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2015 21,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,051 miles

advise attension to hand brake travel

advise further attension to n/s possitive camber excess

both front headlamp poor reflection

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

advise attension to hand brake travel

both front headlamp poor reflection

engine none start on test

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,419 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,419 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PWP 799L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PWP 799L, 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 54 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 PWP 799L registered?

PWP 799L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is PWP 799L safe to buy?

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