MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside & offside rear frame corroded bye shockers
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer sill weak & corroded
bad oil leak
underside & inner wheel arches heavily coated in underseal
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer sill weak & corroded
bad oil leak
underside & inner wheel arches heavily coated in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
main beam tell tale not working
Oil leak
Slight play at offside steering arms
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Slight play at offside steering arms
advise handbrake service
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advise handbrake service
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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OLT 423L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 OLT 423L, 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 OLT 423L registered?
OLT 423L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.
Is OLT 423L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OLT 423L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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