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WLR 329S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLR 329S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 43,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 41,971 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion offside rear bumper mount

slight leak nearside and offside rear half shaft seals

Pass 6 Nov 2021 40,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion spare wheel floor

slight leak nearside and offside rear half shaft seals

Fail 22 Oct 2021 40,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded at rear, centre and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight leak nearside @ offside rear half shaft seals

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside @ offside rear half shaft sills leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

h/light aim slightly high

offside front shock absorber bottom bush worn

slight oil leak rear h/shaft sills

some corrosion to brake master cylinder mounting panel offside

some corrosion to nearside rear outer floor

some corrosion to offside rear inner wing panel

Pass 1 Jul 2017 36,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 34,310 miles

Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 315,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 305,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 298,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 298,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 293,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,779 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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WLR 329S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 WLR 329S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLR 329S registered?

WLR 329S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is WLR 329S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLR 329S shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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