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EVE 152D

1966 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,592 mi
Last recorded18,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVE 152D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,592 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 16,649 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 15,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,421 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,271 miles

Off side outrigger rusted and holed with some cracks.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,694 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 11,675 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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EVE 152D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVE 152D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVE 152D registered?

EVE 152D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1966.

Is EVE 152D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVE 152D shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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