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OCH 853L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 853L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,978 miles

all under body coverd in grease/underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,457 miles

all under body coverd in underseal / grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,030 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 57,281 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OCH 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OCH 853L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OCH 853L?

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What year was OCH 853L registered?

OCH 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is OCH 853L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCH 853L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCH 853L have outstanding finance?

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