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EOG 406K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,288 mi
Last recorded73,288 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 406K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,817 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion heater channel..behind the jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills and under the car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,507 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,145 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,048 miles

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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EOG 406K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EOG 406K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOG 406K registered?

EOG 406K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is EOG 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 406K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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