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PWR 178P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 178P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,281 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres weathered

both rear tyres weathered

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres weathered

both rear tyres weathered

Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seats do not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats

both rear and n/s/f tyre weathered

front passengers seat loose

n/s/r outer gaiter loose

rear seats removed

some steering linkage play

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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PWR 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PWR 178P, 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 PWR 178P?

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What year was PWR 178P registered?

PWR 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is PWR 178P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 178P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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