MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f flexi brake hose metal end slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
underbody been repaired/welded at time of test.
underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
o/s/f flexi brake hose metal end corroded not to x/s at time of test.
underbody been welded/repaired at time of test.
underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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ERU 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 ERU 879L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ERU 879L registered?
ERU 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1973.
Is ERU 879L safe to buy?
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