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K713 WVR

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK713 WVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 32,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 32,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on radius arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on radius arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,203 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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 9 May 2019 28,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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 16 Jan 2018 12,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This vehicle has been imported & is an earlier model than 1992

Fail 23 Mar 2017 5,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle Fouling Throttle pedal (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 4,258 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 4,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 91,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,867 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,847 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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K713 WVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 K713 WVR, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K713 WVR registered?

K713 WVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 1992.

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