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WAM 837K

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 837K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 May 2007 42,016 miles

battery tray rusted away

both front seats loose on runners

no rear seat belts fitted

offside front and offside rear inside floor pans very corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded at body mount

offside internal brake pipe corroded

rear seat base vertical just resting and rear seat back not secured at top

underneath of vehicle covered in undersill unable to check for corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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WAM 837K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAM 837K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAM 837K registered?

WAM 837K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is WAM 837K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAM 837K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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