MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
underside of car undersealed so can't check fully
Oil leak
underside of car undersealed so can't check fully
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
underside of car undersealed so can't check fully
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Vehicle structure is cracked, 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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WCE 338L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 WCE 338L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WCE 338L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 1972.
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