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EOG 288K

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 288K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,534 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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EOG 288K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOG 288K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOG 288K registered?

EOG 288K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is EOG 288K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 288K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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