MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,086 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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OLM 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OLM 387L, 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 OLM 387L registered?
OLM 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.
Is OLM 387L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OLM 387L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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