MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
hand brake slightly high
o/s/f side light dim
slight play o/s/f upper ball joint
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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.
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