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OFB 936L

1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle30,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 936L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,889 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 29,936 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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OFB 936L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 30,579 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFB 936L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFB 936L registered?

OFB 936L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is OFB 936L safe to buy?

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