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ODY 300K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,443 mi
Last recorded34,443 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODY 300K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 34,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,457 miles

bodywork starting to rust

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front boot floor/ spare wheel carrier starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front top swivel slight movement

rear brakes slight noise

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

vehicle underside rusty, repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork starting to rust

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

front boot floor/ spare wheel carrier starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front top swivel slight movement

rear brakes slight noise

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

vehicle underside rusty, repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,846 miles

bodywork starting to rust

floors starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside front indicator small crack

rear brakes slight imbalance

steering column coupling starting to crack/ perish

underside repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,040 miles

bodywork starting to rust

front boot floor/ spare wheel floor rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

steering box slight play

under side of vehicle under sealed

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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ODY 300K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODY 300K, 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 ODY 300K?

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What year was ODY 300K registered?

ODY 300K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 1972.

Is ODY 300K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODY 300K shows 6 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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