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EOB 395K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOB 395K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,714 miles

steering damper a little damp. Wipers working but a little slow

Fail 22 Jul 2026 91,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced suspension only spot welded to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor area which the suspension should join to (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering damper damp @ limit

wipers a little slow but still working

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 91,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre two nails

oil mist on o/s/r brake back plate

steering bit stiff on lock to lock

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 88,937 miles

Centre Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r brake backplate oil mist

Pass 17 May 2008 88,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 88,364 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 87,666 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 87,515 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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EOB 395K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EOB 395K, 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 EOB 395K registered?

EOB 395K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is EOB 395K safe to buy?

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