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OLO 290L

1972 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Unknown39,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 290L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,394 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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OLO 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLO 290L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLO 290L?

You can check the full history of OLO 290L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLO 290L registered?

OLO 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is OLO 290L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLO 290L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLO 290L have outstanding finance?

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