MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,633 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis and sills corroded
o/s/r shock absorber damp
play n/s/f wheel bearing
play o/s/r wheel bearing
Front brake back plates corroded
Front wipers action slow
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise both front brake disc back plates corroded
advise wiper operation slow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
advise both front brake disc back plates corroded
advise wiper operation slow
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all 4 tyres low on tread 2mm approx
front end of vehicle quite recently under-sprayed
lower effort recorded n/s/r foot brake
rear end of vehicle suspension and associated suspension arm covered in red rust.
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EFW 241L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 EFW 241L, 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 EFW 241L registered?
EFW 241L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 1973.
Is EFW 241L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFW 241L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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