MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front front valance corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Front ns and os front bumps stops perished
Front ns and os upper and lower boll joint covers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear front steering shock absorber light oil misting
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessivly corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
drivers door lower hinge insecure
surface corrosion on a-frame and rear closing panel areas
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EPV 281L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 EPV 281L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EPV 281L?
You can check the full history of EPV 281L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EPV 281L registered?
EPV 281L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is EPV 281L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPV 281L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EPV 281L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EPV 281L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.