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EUT 136L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUT 136L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 93,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,893 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,889 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,794 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,156 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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EUT 136L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EUT 136L, 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 EUT 136L?

You can check the full history of EUT 136L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUT 136L registered?

EUT 136L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EUT 136L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUT 136L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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