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WKU 479K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,220 mi
Last recorded23,220 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKU 479K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 23,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has been rubbing on suspension

main beam tell tall not working

Pass 2 Mar 2019 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F wheel fouling on full lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage inner

Pass 19 May 2017 81,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 80,577 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front wheel inner edge marked

Fail 20 May 2016 80,577 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front wheel inner edge marked

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,763 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,666 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,634 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,491 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 78,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,305 miles

Play in steering box,close to limits.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Play in steering box,close to limits.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,603 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,024 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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WKU 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKU 479K, 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 WKU 479K registered?

WKU 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is WKU 479K safe to buy?

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