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EJG 630L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,957 mi
Last recorded33,957 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJG 630L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,957 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 33,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2017 33,915 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,220 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,945 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

incomplete weld repair to n/s/f sill.. (NOT) within any prescribed area

number plates deteriorating/fading

Fail 22 Jun 2015 31,945 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

incomplete weld repair to n/s/f sill.. (NOT) within any prescribed area

number plates deteriorating/fading

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,785 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,018 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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EJG 630L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJG 630L, 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 EJG 630L registered?

EJG 630L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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