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OEK 112L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,422 mi
Last recorded30,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEK 112L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,422 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,422 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,301 miles

All 4 tyres are old and perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,235 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 30,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 22 May 2015 30,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 30,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,081 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 30,058 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,024 miles

155/15 front 165/15 rear

both front tyre side walls wearing

car has been patched and welded

car is starting to get rusty,old and weak

free play at steering wheel may need att. soon

front susp.has been patched and welded

holes in o/s/r wheel arch area, been patched from inside of car

light fluffing on both seat belts

loose cover fitted to steering wheel

o/s/f seat tilt back not working

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

o/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

odd stickers on screen

pedal rubbers wearing

possible both rear hubs damp

slight twist in n/s/f seat belt

spare tyre flat

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,024 miles

155/15 front 165/15 rear

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyre side walls wearing

car has been patched and welded

car is starting to get rusty,old and weak

free play at steering wheel may need att. soon

front susp.has been patched and welded

holes in o/s/r wheel arch area, been patched from inside of car

light fluffing on both seat belts

loose cover fitted to steering wheel

o/s/f seat tilt back not working

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

o/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

odd stickers on screen

pedal rubbers wearing

possible both rear hubs damp

slight twist in n/s/f seat belt

spare tyre flat

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,842 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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OEK 112L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OEK 112L, 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.

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What year was OEK 112L registered?

OEK 112L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is OEK 112L safe to buy?

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