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78 WS

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,239 mi
Last recorded7,239 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 WS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,155 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,154 miles

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

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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78 WS is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 78 WS, 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 53 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 78 WS registered?

78 WS is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1973.

Is 78 WS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 WS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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