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EKR 414L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,544 mi
Last recorded31,544 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 414L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,511 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,482 miles

slight play in steering box

slight wear in steering damper bush

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,482 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 26,031 miles

slight wear in steering box

Pass 30 May 2008 24,462 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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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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