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MFX 710P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 710P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,521 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre outer wall badly perished & cracked!

rear seats not fitted at time of test

steering damper damp

Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leaks

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre outer wall badly perished & cracked!

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rubber fuel hose poorly secured at front!

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,287 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,920 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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MFX 710P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFX 710P, 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.

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What year was MFX 710P registered?

MFX 710P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1976.

Is MFX 710P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFX 710P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFX 710P have outstanding finance?

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