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PSU 964P

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,445 mi
Last recorded46,445 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 964P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,445 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2011 44,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2011 44,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,232 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 29,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,328 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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PSU 964P is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 PSU 964P, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PSU 964P?

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What year was PSU 964P registered?

PSU 964P is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is PSU 964P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 964P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSU 964P have outstanding finance?

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