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MMK 726P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 726P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 79,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 70,257 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no vin plate

Pass 14 May 2007 70,243 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,240 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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MMK 726P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MMK 726P, 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

How do I check the history of MMK 726P?

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What year was MMK 726P registered?

MMK 726P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is MMK 726P safe to buy?

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