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PYG 897K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 897K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,955 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 86,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Note: All underside undersealed.

Note: Engine oil leak.

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,802 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,791 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 86,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 82,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,239 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,347 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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PYG 897K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYG 897K, 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 PYG 897K registered?

PYG 897K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1972.

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