MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,480 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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EOB 715K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EOB 715K, 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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How do I check the history of EOB 715K?
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What year was EOB 715K registered?
EOB 715K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 1972.
Is EOB 715K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EOB 715K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EOB 715K have outstanding finance?
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