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ENL 870L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,717 mi
Last recorded30,717 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENL 870L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspect filler in offside chassis

Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,464 miles

Both rear floor to sub frames coroded poor condition

Modification to front axel boom

Nearside front inner wing corroded poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2006 23,464 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear floor pans to sub frame coroded poor condition

modifiedication to front axel boom

n/s/f inner wing corroded poor conition

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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ENL 870L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ENL 870L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENL 870L?

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What year was ENL 870L registered?

ENL 870L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is ENL 870L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENL 870L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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