MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
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WMJ 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WMJ 357K, 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 WMJ 357K registered?
WMJ 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1972.
Is WMJ 357K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WMJ 357K shows 6 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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