MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front hub slight movement
n/s front hub slight movement
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)
o/s park brake below standard but overall efficency is met
slight wear in n/s rear hub
slight wear n/s front hub
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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.
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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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