MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
wiring untidy
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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EDN 847K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EDN 847K, 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 EDN 847K registered?
EDN 847K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1972.
Is EDN 847K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDN 847K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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