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738 EYX

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,790 mi
Last recorded3,790 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 EYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 3,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 3,788 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper bush (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 3,135 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 3,135 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 2,369 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 943 miles

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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738 EYX is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 738 EYX, 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 738 EYX registered?

738 EYX is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is 738 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 738 EYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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