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EFW 88L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 88L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,628 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 52,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023
Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 52,489 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 2,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,403 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,495 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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EFW 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 88L, 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 88L?

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What year was EFW 88L registered?

EFW 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is EFW 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 88L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFW 88L have outstanding finance?

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