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WVW 204L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,286 mi
Last recorded54,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVW 204L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 54,286 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,286 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,286 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,286 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 54,286 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 54,286 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 54,286 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Does WVW 204L have outstanding finance?

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