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EFU 516L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,901 mi
Last recorded13,901 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 516L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 13,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 13,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 5,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion near o/s/r bumper mounting

Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 3,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 1,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 1,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 404 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 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EFU 516L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFU 516L?

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What year was EFU 516L registered?

EFU 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is EFU 516L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFU 516L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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