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EOR 517K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,253 mi
Last recorded63,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOR 517K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,253 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several suspension mounts worn

under side of vehicle rusty due to age

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,177 miles

n/s/r tyre has minor side wall cracks

rear end /backaxle has heavy covering of under body seal

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

under body heavy under seal

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,599 miles

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

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

thick under seal +silicon seal around rear axle fixing points

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,170 miles

Centre Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Front floor and centra tunnel insuffenly welded and steel used is to thin for chassie repair.

rear floor and chassies could not be probley examimined due to exsessive under body protection.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,148 miles

Centre Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 59,294 miles

underbody floorpan heavily undersealed

Fail 8 May 2009 59,276 miles

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

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

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

underbody floorpan heaviley undersealed?

Pass 23 May 2008 58,853 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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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EOR 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EOR 517K, 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 EOR 517K registered?

EOR 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1972.

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