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ENR 64L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,186 mi
Last recorded51,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 64L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,186 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 50,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 50,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 50,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Slight noise from o/s&n/s wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2016 49,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Slight noise from o/s&n/s wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,864 miles

slight noise from rear o/s & n/s wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front n/s brake grabbing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,274 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,061 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes greased

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding

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 64L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 64L, 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

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What year was ENR 64L registered?

ENR 64L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is ENR 64L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENR 64L shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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