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OLG 921L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,030 mi
Last recorded32,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 921L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,500 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 3,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OLG 921L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OLG 921L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLG 921L registered?

OLG 921L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is OLG 921L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLG 921L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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