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WSK 170

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2007cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 170
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,007cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,396 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 87,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 86,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,715 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,715 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) 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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WSK 170 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 WSK 170, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WSK 170?

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What year was WSK 170 registered?

WSK 170 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is WSK 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSK 170 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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