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WOO 353L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,749 mi
Last recorded19,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOO 353L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,749 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 19,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,664 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 14,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,573 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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WOO 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOO 353L, 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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How do I check the history of WOO 353L?

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What year was WOO 353L registered?

WOO 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is WOO 353L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOO 353L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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