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WDL 864K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 864K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

VIN number have been restamped

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,801 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,088 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 98,077 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2005 52,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 52,336 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WDL 864K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDL 864K, 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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What year was WDL 864K registered?

WDL 864K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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