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OLA 792L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,844 mi
Last recorded58,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLA 792L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,244 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 58,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 66% nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47 % N/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,216 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,215 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54 % N/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,042 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% N / S low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 56,617 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,524 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch - patch not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,214 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,894 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 54,889 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,648 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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OLA 792L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OLA 792L, 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 OLA 792L registered?

OLA 792L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OLA 792L safe to buy?

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