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WJO 231K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 231K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 99,171 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,068 miles

Door handles have been removed due to specialist modification

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering/suspension bushes/gaiters perished

Pass 27 May 2015 97,996 miles

Headlamps have a poor pattern

Outer door handles have been removed due to specialist modification, doors can be opened by other means.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering/suspension gaitors/rubbers perished

Pass 20 May 2014 97,023 miles

Outer door handles have been removed due to specialist modification, doors can be opened by other means.

headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Fail 19 May 2014 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Outer door handles have been removed due to specialist modification, doors can be opened by other means.

headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,546 miles

No viseable safety glass etching on either of the door windows.

The rear exhaust pipe & silencer protrude beyond the bumper and could be a danger to people walking behind the vehicle.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

No viseable safety glass etching on either of the door windows.

The rear exhaust pipe & silencer protrude beyond the bumper and could be a danger to people walking behind the vehicle.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,660 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 95,660 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 95,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,671 miles

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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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WJO 231K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJO 231K, 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 WJO 231K registered?

WJO 231K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 1972.

Is WJO 231K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJO 231K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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