VW Buggy

Red · Petrol · 1972 · 1,496 cc

WCL 284MOT history

WCL 284 is a red petrol VW Buggy first used on 6 Nov 1963. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
79,340 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WCL 284
Registration format
Dateless
Make
VW
Model
Buggy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
6 Nov 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

WCL 284 was last recorded at 79,340 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,325 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,340 miles
  • 2023 – 79,325 miles
  • 2022 – 79,225 miles
  • 2021 – 79,202 miles
  • 2020 – 79,045 miles
  • 2019 – 78,433 miles
  • 2018 – 78,331 miles
  • 2017 – 78,016 miles
  • 2016 – 77,234 miles
  • 2015 – 76,523 miles
  • 2014 – 75,300 miles
  • 2013 – 75,279 miles
  • 2012 – 75,230 miles
  • 2011 – 75,101 miles
  • 2010 – 74,949 miles
  • 2009 – 74,604 miles
  • 2008 – 74,479 miles
  • 2006 – 74,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,340 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,340 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,340 miles
    Test number
    632700704517
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,325 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    504665452362
    • AdvisoryFront lift in king pins both sides
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in top and bottom bushes

  3. Pass79,225 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    159255669891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in hub

  4. Pass79,202 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,202 miles
    Test number
    551838832241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,045 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    519392886379
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail78,977 miles (+544)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    629903600177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront play in both king pins
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass78,433 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    815449903595
    • AdvisoryFront play in both wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake bind

  8. Pass78,331 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,331 miles
    Test number
    767659506306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,016 miles (+782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    166730472787
    • AdvisoryOsf brake slight bind
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front hubs

  10. Pass77,234 miles (+711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    132901885250
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryVin number wrote on roll cage in marker pen

  11. Pass76,523 miles (+1,223)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    588082695052
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChassis bumber on roll cage
    • NoteExhaust protruding body at rear

  12. Pass75,300 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    247710894002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,279 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    907591363157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,230 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    379681392121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,101 miles
    Test number
    448780211164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Fail75,101 miles (+152)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,101 miles
    Test number
    276269101181
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  17. Pass74,949 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    923146270196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Fail74,949 miles (+345)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    172148260122
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass74,604 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    910982349162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,479 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    803056318112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    831188466159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,249 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    624114766135
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about WCL 284

What vehicle is registration WCL 284 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WCL 284 on a red petrol VW Buggy first used on 6 Nov 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WCL 284 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WCL 284 expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WCL 284?
The MOT on WCL 284 expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WCL 284 done?
WCL 284 was recorded at 79,340 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 279 miles a year.
Has WCL 284 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WCL 284 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on WCL 284 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WCL 284 find?
WCL 284 passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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