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WRA 968L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,393 mi
Last recorded4,393 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 968L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 4,393 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 3,930 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 3,930 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 2,593 miles

under body coated exhausts stick out of the rear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 2,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 2,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WRA 968L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRA 968L, 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 WRA 968L registered?

WRA 968L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WRA 968L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRA 968L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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