MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S & O/S Front wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural mounting
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
Oil leak
both rear tyres perrishing
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both rear brake back plates damp
play in both front hubs
underside of vehicle corroded
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear light lenses discolouring
offside front tyre perrishing
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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