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EKR 823T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,426 mi
Last recorded6,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 823T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 6,426 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2009 5,711 miles

bodywork- doors, bonnet and body starting to rust

chassis, floors and sills startring to rust

doorsteps starting to rust

drivers seat base slight movement

front and rear inner wings starting to rust

front number plate cracked

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes and unions starting to rust

nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings slight play

rear chassis/ engine bay rusty

underside of vehicle rusty and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2007 4,968 miles

doors, bonnet and body starting to rust

front number plate cracked

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear wheel inner wheel arches/ inner wings rusty

underside rusty and heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2007 4,960 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

doors, bonnet and body starting to rust

front number plate cracked

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear wheel inner wheel arches/ inner wings rusty

underside rusty and heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2006 3,179 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

door steps starting to rust

exhaust rusty

floor pans rusty

front number plate cracked

front seats slight movement

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

rear chassis rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2006 3,173 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

door steps starting to rust

exhaust rusty

floor pans rusty

front number plate cracked

front seats slight movement

front top suspension mountings slight movement

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

rear chassis rusty

slight play in steering rack

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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EKR 823T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKR 823T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKR 823T?

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What year was EKR 823T registered?

EKR 823T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 1979.

Is EKR 823T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 823T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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