MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Outer door handles have been removed due to specialist modification, doors can be opened by other means.
headlamps have a poor beam pattern
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
oil leak
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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?
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