MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front brakes have slight pull to offside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear parking brake effort low
fuel cap seal in poor condition
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WVW 204L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WVW 204L, 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.
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What year was WVW 204L registered?
WVW 204L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1972.
Is WVW 204L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WVW 204L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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