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MYX 393P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,346 mi
Last recorded12,346 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYX 393P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,346 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 12,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 12,346 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,346 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 12,346 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,346 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 12,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,346 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 12,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 12,346 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,346 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 12,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 12,346 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MYX 393P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYX 393P, 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

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What year was MYX 393P registered?

MYX 393P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1976.

Is MYX 393P safe to buy?

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