MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
attend to rear fog lamps
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
attend to rear fog lamps
nearside front tyre splitting
rear tyres split
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
nearside front tyre splitting
rear tyres split
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres perished+both rears badly perished
fuel cap seal splitting
rear fog lamps not working
slight movement in both front seats
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres perished+both rears badly perished
fuel cap seal splitting
rear fog lamps not working
slight movement in both front seats
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WLC 716X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 WLC 716X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WLC 716X registered?
WLC 716X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1982.
Is WLC 716X safe to buy?
The MOT history for WLC 716X shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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