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OFH 335L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 335L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

due to numerous welded repairs and heavy underseal, would recommend further investigation front to rear.

front suspension beam has welded both sides recommend further investigation.

front washer swtich loose

heavy patch repairs to both n/s and o/s rear inner sill.

o/s/f flitch panel corroded.

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 28 May 2009 50,676 miles
Fail 12 May 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seatbelt not fitted

oil leak from engine

spare wheel flat

Pass 13 May 2008 46,897 miles

both rear body mounts require attention soon

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

slight play in nearside top ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

vahicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear body mounts require attention soon

drivers seat mechanism requires attentention soon

slight play in nearside top ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,834 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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OFH 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFH 335L, 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 OFH 335L registered?

OFH 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1972.

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