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EKR 462L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,863 mi
Last recorded1,863 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 462L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 1,863 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 1,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 1,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 1,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 1,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 1,630 miles

Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 1,612 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 1,417 miles

Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 11,018 miles

Vehicle only used during daylight hours

Fail 10 May 2018 11,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 2 miles

both front head lamps have been flat lined

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,369 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 462L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EKR 462L, 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 462L registered?

EKR 462L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKR 462L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 462L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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