MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion on front axle
front brake efforts
heavy underside corrosion
wear in steering idlers
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion on front axle
front brake efforts
heavy underside undersealing
security of bonnet
wear in steering idlers
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake balance n/s slow
horn operation
n/s/r tyre wall perishing
repairs to rear floors and inner wings
wear in steering box
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r tyre wall perishing
repairs to rear floors and inner wing
wear in steering box
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EPK 927J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 EPK 927J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EPK 927J registered?
EPK 927J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is EPK 927J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPK 927J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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