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PSN 505R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,339 mi
Last recorded62,339 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSN 505R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 62,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,119 miles

underside of the vehicles structure is coated in underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2019 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of the vehicles structure is coated in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 62,041 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 62,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80r15, outer wall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven trailing 61% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both front tyre, outer walls starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,989 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted chafing (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake application uneven trailing by 57 % (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,676 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 61,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

offside rear sill panel is corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 61,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 60,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 60,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 60,179 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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PSN 505R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 PSN 505R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PSN 505R registered?

PSN 505R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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