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EBC 626L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,984 mi
Last recorded52,984 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 626L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

vehicle leaning slightly o/s front

Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,982 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated cracked (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt detached from upper part +frayed (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

vehicle leaning slightly o/s front

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,402 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 52,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 51,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,643 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,510 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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EBC 626L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBC 626L, 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 EBC 626L registered?

EBC 626L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EBC 626L safe to buy?

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