MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
n/s & o/s exhaust clamps missing & slight blow n/s
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
n/s & o/s exhaust clamps missing & slight blow n/s
Engine idle slightly high
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in both upper suspension arm ball joints
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine idle slightly high
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in both upper suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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EWF 862L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EWF 862L, 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 EWF 862L registered?
EWF 862L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 1972.
Is EWF 862L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWF 862L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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