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MTA 827P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,137 mi
Last recorded42,137 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTA 827P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,949 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,716 miles

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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MTA 827P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MTA 827P, 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 MTA 827P?

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What year was MTA 827P registered?

MTA 827P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1976.

Is MTA 827P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTA 827P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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