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WDH 667L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 667L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,486 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 75,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,085 miles

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

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

minor corrosion to o/s/r jacking point & floor

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,567 miles

front discs poor

underneath rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WDH 667L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDH 667L, 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

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What year was WDH 667L registered?

WDH 667L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WDH 667L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDH 667L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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