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OLT 423L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 423L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,693 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 30,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,545 miles

Oil leak

Slight play at offside steering arms

Fail 19 Oct 2013 24,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,874 miles

advise handbrake service

Fail 23 Oct 2012 20,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,498 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 17,498 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,703 miles

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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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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