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AOO 801L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,130 mi
Last recorded50,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 801L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,130 miles

Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspect parking brake not very effective on n/s.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,094 miles

Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,009 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,886 miles

Brake master cylinder bracket flimsy.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,805 miles

Some lights not very bright.

Vehicle extensively welded & oiled/undersealed at rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,599 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,321 miles

advise bearing noise from rear

advise under side coated thick underseal cannot asses corrosion

Fail 21 May 2009 49,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

advise bearing noise from rear

advise under side coated thick underseal cannot asses corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 48,736 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,326 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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AOO 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 AOO 801L, 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 53 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 AOO 801L?

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What year was AOO 801L registered?

AOO 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is AOO 801L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOO 801L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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