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EDD 524L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,901 mi
Last recorded15,901 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 524L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prepared for motorsport use

Pass 2 Nov 2018 15,445 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prepared for motorsport use

Fail 2 Nov 2018 15,445 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prepared for motorsport use

Pass 20 Oct 2017 15,198 miles

prepared for Motorsport use

Fail 19 Oct 2017 15,198 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

prepared for Motorsport use

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,969 miles

Prepared for Motorsport use

Fail 13 Oct 2016 14,969 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Prepared for Motorsport use

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,735 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Prepared for motorsport use

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,495 miles

Prepared for motorsport use

Pass 27 Oct 2013 14,307 miles

Prepared for motorsport use

Fail 22 Oct 2013 14,307 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,775 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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EDD 524L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDD 524L, 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.

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What year was EDD 524L registered?

EDD 524L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is EDD 524L safe to buy?

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