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EOU 707K

1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Yellow Other 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle30,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 707K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 15,331 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 15,318 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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EOU 707K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 30,579 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOU 707K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOU 707K registered?

EOU 707K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is EOU 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOU 707K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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