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EOV 174L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOV 174L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 95,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 95,087 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,485 miles

both front h/lamp reflectors corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,485 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front h/lamp reflectors corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

then vehicle has had a lot off bad underside body and floor panel repairs badly repaired,but because this vehicle has got a chassi running through the middle of it they are not within prescribed areas or will adversely affect steering or suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

then vehicle has had a lot off bad underside body and floor panel repairs badly repaired,but because this vehicle has got a chassi running through the middle of it they are not within prescribed areas or will adversely affect steering or suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,798 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,223 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 81,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 81,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EOV 174L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EOV 174L, 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 EOV 174L registered?

EOV 174L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

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