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EKM 140K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,309 mi
Last recorded51,309 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKM 140K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front hub slight movement

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,077 miles

n/s front hub slight movement

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 50,534 miles

o/s park brake below standard but overall efficency is met

slight wear in n/s rear hub

slight wear n/s front hub

Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,834 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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EKM 140K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EKM 140K, 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 EKM 140K registered?

EKM 140K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is EKM 140K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKM 140K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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