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EJH 542K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,914 mi
Last recorded32,914 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJH 542K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has had extensive welding but ok on day of test

Fail 29 Mar 2018 32,913 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has had extensive welding but ok on day of test

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,604 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 30,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,920 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 29,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,409 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,559 miles

many new parts fitted

under body corrosion

under body repaires

wear o/s lower ball joint

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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EJH 542K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJH 542K, 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 EJH 542K registered?

EJH 542K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is EJH 542K safe to buy?

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