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WWH 855L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

18,043 mi
Last recorded18,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWH 855L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,043 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underside has had substantial repairs that are consistent with a vehicle of this age

Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 17,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 17,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Expired tax disc displayed

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Strong sulphur smell in car caused by battery over charging

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 17,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock absorbers are not a matched pair

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,179 miles

front suspension has been considerably lowered

Fail 4 Jun 2013 17,179 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 17,066 miles

signs of corrosion to non structural parts, consistant with a vehicle of this age

Fail 24 May 2012 17,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of corrosion to non structural parts, consistant with a vehicle of this age

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 16,016 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mounting gone

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,378 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 16,378 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 14,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 14,218 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 14,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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WWH 855L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WWH 855L, 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 WWH 855L registered?

WWH 855L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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