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MAK 396P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,668 mi
Last recorded58,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAK 396P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2018 58,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,479 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement

steering arm has slight movement

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,083 miles

o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f tyres tread cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f tyres tread cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,238 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,861 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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MAK 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MAK 396P, 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 MAK 396P registered?

MAK 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is MAK 396P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAK 396P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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