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WCT 403K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,456 mi
Last recorded42,456 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCT 403K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 29,636 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Tyre size small front / large rear

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 1,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 1,137 miles

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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WCT 403K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WCT 403K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WCT 403K?

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What year was WCT 403K registered?

WCT 403K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is WCT 403K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCT 403K 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.

Does WCT 403K have outstanding finance?

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