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WTL 139K

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 139K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2007 72,875 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All floor,inner sills front & rear of body has excessive corrion.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,408 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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WTL 139K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTL 139K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTL 139K registered?

WTL 139K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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