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ERW 321L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 321L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,610 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 68,610 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,878 miles

hand-brake-cables in a taut condition o/s & n/s/r

Fail 4 Jun 2020 63,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,304 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,208 miles

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

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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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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What year was ERW 321L registered?

ERW 321L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is ERW 321L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 321L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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