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ENR 57L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 57L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016

front ball joint dust covers perished

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,881 miles

heavily undersealed obscuring underside inspection

n.s.f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,961 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,679 miles

front and rear sub frame / floor pans have had previous welding repairs to top and bottom

under side of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 22 May 2009 16,800 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 23 May 2008 15,343 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 15,343 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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ENR 57L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ENR 57L, 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 ENR 57L?

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What year was ENR 57L registered?

ENR 57L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ENR 57L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENR 57L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENR 57L have outstanding finance?

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