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OLT 997L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

31,326 mi
Last recorded31,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 997L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 31,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 31,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 29,344 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 27,150 miles

Rear gearbox rubber gaiters perished.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 27,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear gearbox rubber gaiters perished.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,525 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 23,525 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 22,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,644 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,626 miles

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,995 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brakes slightly uneven in balance.

Steering rubber joint slightly split.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,995 miles

Rear brakes slightly uneven in balance.

Steering rubber joint slightly split.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,753 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 16,146 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 15,524 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 12,295 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 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 OLT 997L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLT 997L registered?

OLT 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OLT 997L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLT 997L shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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