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WDH 680L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,239 mi
Last recorded43,239 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 680L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 43,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock stop missing Fractured (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,149 miles

Foot brake feels spongy.

N/S/R Wheel buckled.

O/S/F Flexible brake hose twisted.

Slight brake imbalance across the rear axle.

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Travel on foot brake.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 43,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

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

O/S/F Flexible brake hose twisted.

O/S/R Brake binding.

N/S/R Wheel buckled.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Travel on foot brake.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 64 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,724 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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WDH 680L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 680L, 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 680L registered?

WDH 680L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WDH 680L safe to buy?

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