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PSF 752M

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 752M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 81,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 81,327 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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PSF 752M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 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 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSF 752M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSF 752M registered?

PSF 752M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PSF 752M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSF 752M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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