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ERU 885L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,179 mi
Last recorded27,179 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 885L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,881 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 26,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,607 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,580 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (multiple) (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,897 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,101 miles

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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ERU 885L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ERU 885L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERU 885L?

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What year was ERU 885L registered?

ERU 885L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is ERU 885L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 885L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERU 885L have outstanding finance?

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