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WPO 555K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,201 mi
Last recorded5,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 555K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 5,201 miles

N/S & O/S Front wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural mounting

Fail 27 Jan 2017 5,201 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S Front wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural mounting

Pass 25 Jul 2015 4,945 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrishing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 4,581 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates damp

play in both front hubs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

dampness in rear brake back plates

play in all hubs

play in steering idler

Pass 4 Aug 2010 3,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

dampness arround nearside rear brake back plate

hanbrake travel long

play in all hubs

Pass 29 Jul 2009 795 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear light lenses discolouring

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 99,353 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear side lights discoloured

handbrake travel long

nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn

slight play and roughness in offside front hub

Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,092 miles

both front strut top mounts worn

both wipers split

nearside rear shock bush worn

slight play in nearside front track rod end and upper ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2006 93,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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WPO 555K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WPO 555K, 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 WPO 555K registered?

WPO 555K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is WPO 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 555K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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