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PYX 382L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,697 mi
Last recorded32,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 382L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,697 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General body corrosion

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,471 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 32,466 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,852 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Floor pan corroded and holed

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Top shock absorber bushes split

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,926 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

floors and body corroded

shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 25,875 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

floors and body corroded

shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,733 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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PYX 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PYX 382L, 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 PYX 382L registered?

PYX 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1972.

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