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VWW 943L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,237 mi
Last recorded49,237 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWW 943L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,237 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside lower ball joint has split boot

offside rear inner drive shaft boot leaking

slight scoring and pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,232 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside lower ball joint has split boot

offside rear inner drive shaft boot leaking

slight scoring and pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,911 miles

nearside lower ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre has just met limits worn on outer tread

slight play both nearside and offside front suspension joints

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,525 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

signs of welding inner wings front/rear /all

signs of welding on floor and sill areas unable to fully inspect due to underseal

throttle sticking slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,522 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

signs of welding inner wings front/rear /all

signs of welding on floor and sill areas unable to fully inspect due to underseal

throttle sticking slightly

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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VWW 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VWW 943L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWW 943L registered?

VWW 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is VWW 943L safe to buy?

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