MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
no cover on battery (fire hazard)
o/s/r brake slightly warped drum + slight binding
rear axle oil seals leaking slightly
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
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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.
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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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