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OLC 835L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,932 mi
Last recorded7,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLC 835L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2014 7,932 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 4,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,563 miles

tyres starting to perrish and crack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres starting to crack.

front floor sections starting to corrode.

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,484 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OLC 835L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLC 835L, 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 OLC 835L registered?

OLC 835L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is OLC 835L safe to buy?

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