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PKE 388M

1974 Volkswagen Bettle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,735 mi
Last recorded35,735 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 388M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,735 miles

Suspect steering box developing wear

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,735 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides by anti roll bar 'd' bush bracket (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect steering box developing wear

Pass 12 May 2016 35,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis and under body heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Oct 2015 35,735 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded framehead centre rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded framehead (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded framehead (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside & nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,737 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 25,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,735 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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PKE 388M is a 1974 Volkswagen Bettle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKE 388M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PKE 388M is a 1974 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 8 January 1974.

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