MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play /slight noise (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight bind o/s/f brake
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight bind on n/s/f brake
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WFV 485K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 WFV 485K, 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 WFV 485K registered?
WFV 485K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 1972.
Is WFV 485K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WFV 485K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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