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WVK 445T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,659 mi
Last recorded21,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVK 445T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,659 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 21,650 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,624 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,131 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,589 miles

Body mounting bolt missing on N/S/R

Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body mounting bolt missing on N/S/R

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,676 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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WVK 445T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 WVK 445T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WVK 445T registered?

WVK 445T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is WVK 445T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVK 445T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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