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WWV 913K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,590 mi
Last recorded97,590 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWV 913K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 97,590 miles

Offside Rear Backplate contaminated. but not adversely affecting brake perfomance

Fail 11 May 2017 97,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Backplate contaminated. but not adversely affecting brake perfomance

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 96,061 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 94,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 94,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside floor cracked around drivers seat mountings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,992 miles

rear silencer protrudes from under rear valance

Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,992 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer protrudes from under rear valance

Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,906 miles

rear silencer protrudes from under rear of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2008 79,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer protrudes from under rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,577 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 79,010 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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WWV 913K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WWV 913K, 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 WWV 913K registered?

WWV 913K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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The MOT history for WWV 913K shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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