MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General body corrosion
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
floors and body corroded
shock absorber bushes perished
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PYX 382L?
You can check the full history of PYX 382L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PYX 382L registered?
PYX 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1972.
Is PYX 382L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PYX 382L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PYX 382L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PYX 382L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.