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EHV 235V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHV 235V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,173 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 89,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low or incorrect? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,173 miles

hand brake slightly high

o/s/f side light dim

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front side light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,173 miles

both rear brake pipes going rusty

front wipers smearing

n/s reverse light inop

no seat back catches on rear seat

slight free play in steering

slight noise, rear wheel bearings?

slight play, o/s/f upper suspension ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,173 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake pipes going rusty

front wipers smearing

n/s reverse light inop

no seat back catches on rear seat

slight free play in steering

slight noise, rear wheel bearings?

slight play, o/s/f upper suspension ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

abit of noise from rear wheel bearings?

lock stop on steering wrong size pin?

nearside reverse light not working

rear seat back rest no lock/catch fitted?

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,173 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,173 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 89,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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EHV 235V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 EHV 235V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHV 235V registered?

EHV 235V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 1979.

Is EHV 235V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHV 235V shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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