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MVU 596P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,402 mi
Last recorded82,402 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 596P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,823 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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MVU 596P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVU 596P, 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 MVU 596P?

You can check the full history of MVU 596P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MVU 596P registered?

MVU 596P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1976.

Is MVU 596P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVU 596P shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVU 596P have outstanding finance?

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