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WWL 426T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 426T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,930 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,929 miles

all brake pipes and flexi hoses in poor condition

both nearside tyres worn on edges

floor, chassis, sills and inner arches corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,902 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pipe hangin out of o/s/r wheel arch

tyres old

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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WWL 426T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWL 426T, 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.

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What year was WWL 426T registered?

WWL 426T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is WWL 426T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWL 426T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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