MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
floor pan has been extensively welded
vehicle has been extensively modified to body & suspension
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
floor pan has been extensively welded
headlamp reflectors in poor condition
vehicle has been extensively modified to body and suspension
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
vehicle has been extensively modified to body & suspension
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
vehicle has been extensively modified on body & suspension
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WDW 51K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WDW 51K, 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.
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What year was WDW 51K registered?
WDW 51K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 1971.
Is WDW 51K safe to buy?
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