MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall looks like it has been rubbing against something (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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OFF 578L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 OFF 578L, 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 OFF 578L registered?
OFF 578L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1972.
Is OFF 578L safe to buy?
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