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WOO 327L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,306 mi
Last recorded95,306 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOO 327L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 95,306 miles

drivers seat movement

Pass 31 May 2016 94,408 miles

Battery loose in tray

Front wheels slightly catch body on full lock

Long travel on foot brake

Various parts of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 90,155 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steel brake pipes coated with greese

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,741 miles

exhaust corroded and repared

front/rear number plates black/silver

headlamp patterns

left/right lower ball joints slight lift

spare tyre bald

steering column play

Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded and repared

footbrake travel

front/rear number plates black/silver

headlamp patterns

left/right lower ball joints slight lift

spare tyre bald

steering column play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear number plates beging to deteriorate

gear box oil very low needs checking

Fail 30 May 2008 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear number plates beging to deteriorate

gear box oil very low needs checking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFF SIDE NEAR SIDE REAR INNER CV GAITORS WORN AND LEEKING

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,854 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 67,854 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WOO 327L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WOO 327L, 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 WOO 327L registered?

WOO 327L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is WOO 327L safe to buy?

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