CarVerify

Free Car Check

EFW 241L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,633 mi
Last recorded59,633 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 241L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,633 miles

chassis and sills corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

play n/s/f wheel bearing

play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,232 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,229 miles

advise both front brake disc back plates corroded

advise wiper operation slow

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise both front brake disc back plates corroded

advise wiper operation slow

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,936 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,936 miles

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.

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFW 241L?

You can check the full history of EFW 241L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does EFW 241L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EFW 241L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.