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OJP 624L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,632 mi
Last recorded13,632 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJP 624L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 13,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,484 miles

all 4 tyres perishing micro cracks

Fail 19 Sep 2015 12,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perishing micro cracks

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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OJP 624L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OJP 624L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJP 624L registered?

OJP 624L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is OJP 624L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJP 624L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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