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EOK 437L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

10,386 mi
Last recorded10,386 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOK 437L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 10,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 9,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 9,373 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 9,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 8,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,334 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 7,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,496 miles

All tyres nearing wear limit.

Slight wheelbearing noise from offside front.

Underside of body heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 1,535 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2013 1,507 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,783 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,716 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,018 miles

underbody and components heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,305 miles

underbody very heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,271 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underbody very heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,510 miles

underbody of car heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underbody of car heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2008 94,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 93,631 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,238 miles

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

underneath vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2005 90,944 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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EOK 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EOK 437L, 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 EOK 437L registered?

EOK 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is EOK 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOK 437L shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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