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OLL 871L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLL 871L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,409 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,409 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,328 miles

rust to o/s floor pan

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,158 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,943 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OLL 871L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OLL 871L, 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

How do I check the history of OLL 871L?

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What year was OLL 871L registered?

OLL 871L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is OLL 871L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLL 871L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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