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PYF 301R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,553 mi
Last recorded32,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYF 301R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 32,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,281 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,330 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 21,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

floor pan holed and corroded

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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PYF 301R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PYF 301R, 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

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What year was PYF 301R registered?

PYF 301R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is PYF 301R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYF 301R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYF 301R have outstanding finance?

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