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WTW 837L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,447 mi
Last recorded41,447 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 837L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 40,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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WTW 837L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTW 837L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTW 837L registered?

WTW 837L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is WTW 837L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTW 837L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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