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EFU 326L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

26,033 mi
Last recorded26,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 326L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 26,033 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 25,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 25,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,676 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,317 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,866 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 23,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,554 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,551 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,921 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,592 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 22,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,970 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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EFU 326L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 EFU 326L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFU 326L registered?

EFU 326L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is EFU 326L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFU 326L shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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