MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Underside of vehicle has been under sealed
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both front split (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Underside of vehicle has been under sealed
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underside of vehich coated with heavy underseal making inspection difficult.
underside of vehich coated with heavy underseal making inspection difficult.
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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EVN 242L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EVN 242L, 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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How do I check the history of EVN 242L?
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What year was EVN 242L registered?
EVN 242L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 1972.
Is EVN 242L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EVN 242L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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