MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for OFB 936L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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