MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
underside suspension components corroded
engine oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
floor pans & inner arches corroded
offside front wheel bearing noisey
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
floor pans & inner arches corroded
offside front wheel bearing noisey
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CWS 979L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 CWS 979L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CWS 979L registered?
CWS 979L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1973.
Is CWS 979L safe to buy?
The MOT history for CWS 979L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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