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EIL 27

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,007 mi
Last recorded2,007 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 27
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 2,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,831 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 1,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 1,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 1,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 2 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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EIL 27 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 EIL 27, 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 55 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 EIL 27?

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What year was EIL 27 registered?

EIL 27 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is EIL 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 27 shows 8 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 EIL 27 have outstanding finance?

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