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OLE 663L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,002 mi
Last recorded17,002 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLE 663L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 17,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,002 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 16,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,658 miles

Off-side rear inner drive boot perishing slightly

Slight corrosion to near-side rear floor pan

Fail 8 Aug 2012 16,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off-side rear inner drive boot perishing slightly

Slight corrosion to near-side rear floor pan

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 16,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,310 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 15,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2010 15,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,132 miles

underside of vechile badly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 15,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

underside of vechile badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,120 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underside of vechile corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 14,325 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 14,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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OLE 663L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OLE 663L, 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 OLE 663L registered?

OLE 663L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is OLE 663L safe to buy?

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