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ERW 329L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,155 mi
Last recorded54,155 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 329L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIGHLY MODIFIED

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 329L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 329L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERW 329L?

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What year was ERW 329L registered?

ERW 329L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is ERW 329L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 329L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERW 329L have outstanding finance?

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