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PWU 463K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,848 mi
Last recorded15,848 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 463K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2013 15,016 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 13,848 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,029 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 11,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 10,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,145 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 6,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 6,255 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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PWU 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PWU 463K, 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.

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What year was PWU 463K registered?

PWU 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is PWU 463K safe to buy?

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