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EVF 605K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 605K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,826 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,688 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,580 miles

Oil leak

all indicators flash fast

headlamp patterns poor

idle poor

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jun 2011 51,580 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 48,706 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,220 miles

front indicators slightly dim

Fail 26 May 2006 47,219 miles

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)

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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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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