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ENR 65L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 65L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 38,549 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

underneath of car covered in undersill

Fail 13 May 2016 38,549 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

underneath of car covered in undersill

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,964 miles

all under body has been undersealed very thick but can see alot of corrsion ,,not holed yet though

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all under body has been undersealed very thick but can see alot of corrsion ,,not holed yet though

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,105 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,043 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 36,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 65L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 65L, 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 ENR 65L registered?

ENR 65L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ENR 65L safe to buy?

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