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EDP 759K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,780 mi
Last recorded34,780 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 759K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,780 miles

brake hose touching speedo cable

corrosion nsf inner arch

Fail 20 Oct 2021 34,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle osf wheel noisy when turned (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake hose touching speedo cable

corrosion nsf inner arch

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,545 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 34,543 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,421 miles

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

front beam axle getting rusty

rear floor getting rusty

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,996 miles

corrosion at n/s front inner wheel arch panel

oil leak at steering box area

slight corrosion ar n/s rear inner arch member

slight corrosion at metal brake pipes out of master cylinder

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion at n/s front inner wheel arch panel

oil leak at steering box area

slight corrosion ar n/s rear inner arch member

slight corrosion at metal brake pipes out of master cylinder

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,591 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,412 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 33,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,848 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 759K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDP 759K, 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 EDP 759K registered?

EDP 759K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is EDP 759K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDP 759K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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