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EDP 376K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 376K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,194 miles

spare wheel well corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine lid security

left/right rear torsion bar end caps corroded

rear antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,194 miles

engine lid security

left/right rear torsion bar end caps corroded

rear antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,194 miles

engine lid security

headlamp patterns

heat exchanger slight blow

left front sidelight security

left lower ball joint slightr lift

left/right torsion bar end caps corroded

rear antiroll bar link rods worn

Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

engine lid security

headlamp patterns

left lower ball joint slightr lift

left/right torsion bar end caps corroded

rear antiroll bar link rods worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,087 miles

engine lid security

exhaust corroded

front seat security

headlamp patterns

rear torsion end caps corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,087 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine lid security

exhaust corroded

front seat security

headlamp patterns

rear torsion end caps corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,670 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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EDP 376K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 EDP 376K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDP 376K registered?

EDP 376K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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