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EKD 722L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,827 mi
Last recorded19,827 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKD 722L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 19,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,156 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,284 miles

slight corrosion round nearside rear bumper mounting

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,748 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 12,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,296 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,957 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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EKD 722L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKD 722L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKD 722L registered?

EKD 722L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is EKD 722L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKD 722L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKD 722L have outstanding finance?

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