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OFH 723L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,131 mi
Last recorded51,131 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 723L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,133 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 49,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,406 miles

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

n/s and o/s front lower shocker bush has slight play

some play in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,306 miles

no cover on battery (fire hazard)

o/s/r brake slightly warped drum + slight binding

rear axle oil seals leaking slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2008 41,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

no cover on battery (fire hazard)

o/s/r brake slightly warped drum + slight binding

rear axle oil seals leaking slightly

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 723L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OFH 723L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFH 723L registered?

OFH 723L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is OFH 723L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFH 723L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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