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EVY 248L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,729 mi
Last recorded33,729 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVY 248L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,199 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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EVY 248L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVY 248L, 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 EVY 248L?

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What year was EVY 248L registered?

EVY 248L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is EVY 248L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVY 248L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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