MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front axle beam repaired
oil leak
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OFB 80L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OFB 80L, 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 80L registered?
OFB 80L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 1972.
Is OFB 80L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFB 80L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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