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EFN 610L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,495 mi
Last recorded55,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFN 610L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,495 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 20 Dec 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

vehicle has been heavily under-sealed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,051 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavaly under sealed

Fail 24 Oct 2020 55,049 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.4.3 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavaly under sealed

Pass 4 May 2019 53,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,632 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

under breaking off side front wheel visually moves this is due to cross beam becoming detatched from axle strut

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,378 miles

1.Advise play to o/s/f & n/s/f of steering box †2.Advise movement to o/s/f & n/s/f trunion's

Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,378 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

1.Advise play to o/s & n/s of steering box †2.Advise slight movement to o/s/f & n/s/f trunion

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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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EFN 610L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EFN 610L, 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 EFN 610L registered?

EFN 610L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is EFN 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFN 610L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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