MOT Status
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70,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre front floor corroded/holed
headlamp patterns very poor
n/s wiper poor
no side mirrors fitted
o/s/r bump stop missing
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre front floor corroded/holed
headlamp patterns very poor
n/s wiper poor
no side mirrors fitted
o/s/r bump stop missing
steering column lock stop arm fouling chassis
Oil leak
all indicators flash fast
headlamp patterns poor
idle poor
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
all indicators flash fast
headlamp patterns poor
idle poor
o/s/f manifold bolt loose
wipers poor
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
exhaust very loud
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front indicators slightly dim
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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EVF 605K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EVF 605K, 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 EVF 605K registered?
EVF 605K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1972.
Is EVF 605K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EVF 605K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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