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EUF 441L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,035 mi
Last recorded79,035 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 441L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 79,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,010 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,705 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

excessive rust in car inside and out

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 78,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 78,279 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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EUF 441L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EUF 441L, 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 EUF 441L?

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What year was EUF 441L registered?

EUF 441L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is EUF 441L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 441L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUF 441L have outstanding finance?

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