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EJF 914L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 914L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 93,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 92,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 8,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres scrubbed - tracking

Fail 20 Jul 2009

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres scrubbed - tracking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,288 miles

inbalance in rear brakes

offside rear bearing cap corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

rear tyres wearing low

under side of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,675 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 24,671 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EJF 914L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 EJF 914L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJF 914L registered?

EJF 914L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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