MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
play in steering system
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front very little suspension travel
slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim
slight play in both front (upper) suspension ball joints
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim
slight play in both front (upper) suspension ball joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).
nearside rear inner sill corroding
nearside rear tyre nearing limit
offside front tyre getting low
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WRV 887L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 WRV 887L, 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 WRV 887L registered?
WRV 887L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1972.
Is WRV 887L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WRV 887L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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