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OKX 530L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKX 530L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,439 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on inner wall

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,416 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed on inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,224 miles

nearside rear brake drum back plate wet

offside and nearside rear chassis rusty

wiper blades loose

Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

offside and nearside rear chassis rusty

offside wiper blade loose

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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OKX 530L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OKX 530L, 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

How do I check the history of OKX 530L?

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What year was OKX 530L registered?

OKX 530L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 1972.

Is OKX 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKX 530L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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