MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion underbody
underseled underbody
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pedal mount (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicator not working Both nearside (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear lower sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside inner sill (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At front axle mount (2.4.A.3)
front brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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WYD 164S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 WYD 164S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WYD 164S registered?
WYD 164S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 1977.
Is WYD 164S safe to buy?
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