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WMW 749K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,745 mi
Last recorded99,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMW 749K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,369 miles

Exhaust protrudes 6'' from rearmost point of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,366 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust protrudes 6'' from rearmost point of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,939 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,852 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WMW 749K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMW 749K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WMW 749K registered?

WMW 749K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is WMW 749K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMW 749K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMW 749K have outstanding finance?

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