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MSD 245P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,195 mi
Last recorded39,195 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSD 245P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 38,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,638 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,897 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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MSD 245P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MSD 245P, 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 MSD 245P?

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What year was MSD 245P registered?

MSD 245P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1976.

Is MSD 245P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSD 245P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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