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PWX 749K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,101 mi
Last recorded11,101 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWX 749K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 11,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 10,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 10,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 10,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 10,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,326 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 8,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 99 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 99 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PWX 749K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PWX 749K, 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 PWX 749K registered?

PWX 749K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is PWX 749K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWX 749K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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