MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear floor corroded.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Torque/reaction arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
ns wheel slight protrution from arch
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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WVW 206L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 206L, 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 206L registered?
WVW 206L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.
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