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EKR 473L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,601 mi
Last recorded19,601 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 473L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 19,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,801 miles

both front wheels rubbing on axle on the inside

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Sep 2013 11,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheels rubbing on axle on the inside

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 May 2012 11,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 6,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 6,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,561 miles

wipers working, but becoming slow to cross srceen

Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,786 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 473L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 473L, 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 473L registered?

EKR 473L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKR 473L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 473L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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