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OGX 296K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGX 296K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,910 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,577 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,575 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,170 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 73,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 72,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,758 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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OGX 296K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGX 296K, 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 OGX 296K registered?

OGX 296K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is OGX 296K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGX 296K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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