MOT Status
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91,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering damper a little damp. Wipers working but a little slow
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
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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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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