MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
gear oil leaking from n/s/r hub
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
gear oil leaking from n/s/r hub
no safety catch on bonnet
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
short holding bars missing n/s & os rear suspension
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
short holding bars missing n/s & os rear suspension
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OFB 553L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OFB 553L, 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 OFB 553L registered?
OFB 553L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1972.
Is OFB 553L safe to buy?
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