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EDU 282K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 282K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,381 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 52,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,268 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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EDU 282K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDU 282K, 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 EDU 282K registered?

EDU 282K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is EDU 282K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 282K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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