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EDN 847K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,908 mi
Last recorded17,908 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDN 847K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 17,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 15,118 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,967 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 15,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 19,081 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,029 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 12,029 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 6,842 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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