MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,544 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wheels show signs of contact on inner bead rim not visable on lock to lock check
internal and under bonnet wiring insecure
nearside front indicator lens damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wheels show signs of contact on inner bead rim not visable on lock to lock check
internal and under bonnet wiring insecure
nearside front indicator lens damaged
Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front adjustable shockabsorbers not adjusted to the same hight
slight movement in both front shock absorber glands
slight play in steering box
slight wear in steering damper bush
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
slight play in steering box
slight wear in steering damper bush
slight wear in steering box
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EKR 414L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EKR 414L, 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 EKR 414L registered?
EKR 414L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is EKR 414L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKR 414L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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