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WRV 887L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,824 mi
Last recorded96,824 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 887L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

play in steering system

Fail 3 Nov 2017 96,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,747 miles

slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim

slight play in both front (upper) suspension ball joints

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,899 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,909 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,625 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 92,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,597 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRV 887L?

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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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