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WWC 199W

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWC 199W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 63,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WWC 199W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 WWC 199W, 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 45 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 WWC 199W registered?

WWC 199W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is WWC 199W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWC 199W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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