MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling brake flexi hose (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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WYN 839S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 WYN 839S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WYN 839S registered?
WYN 839S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is WYN 839S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYN 839S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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