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OLT 682L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 682L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise excessive corrsion near side and off side rear were engine fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 83,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,229 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 82,783 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 82,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2007 81,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 80,413 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 682L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OLT 682L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLT 682L registered?

OLT 682L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OLT 682L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLT 682L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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