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EAA 816K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,160 mi
Last recorded43,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 816K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes heavily covered in under seal.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,271 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,271 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 32,489 miles

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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EAA 816K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 EAA 816K, 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 54 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 EAA 816K registered?

EAA 816K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EAA 816K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAA 816K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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