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WDP 692J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,898 mi
Last recorded40,898 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 692J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,898 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,080 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 39,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,451 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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WDP 692J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 WDP 692J, 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 55 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 WDP 692J?

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What year was WDP 692J registered?

WDP 692J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is WDP 692J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 692J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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