MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,263 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight corrosion on O/S/F and O/S/R inner wings
Slight corrosion on floor section near brake pedal
Slight corrosion on front bulk head
Slight ply in steering gear box
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight corrosion on O/S/F and O/S/R inner wings
Slight corrosion on floor section near brake pedal
Slight corrosion on front bulk head
Slight ply in steering gear box
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OLH 283L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 OLH 283L, 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.
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What year was OLH 283L registered?
OLH 283L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.
Is OLH 283L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OLH 283L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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