MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand-brake-cables in a taut condition o/s & n/s/r
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
hand-brake-cables in a taut condition o/s & n/s/r
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bolts loose on rear body to subframe mounts
oil leak from offside rear hub
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ERW 321L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 ERW 321L, 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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ERW 321L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1972.
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