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EOG 416K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,956 mi
Last recorded11,956 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 416K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 19 Jun 2017 11,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,661 miles

Oil leak

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 3 Jun 2015 8,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 9 May 2014 385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 96,301 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,173 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,173 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,900 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 93,746 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 416K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 416K, 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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EOG 416K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 1972.

Is EOG 416K safe to buy?

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