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OLX 284L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,904 mi
Last recorded12,904 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 284L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 12,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,788 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 12,777 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not touching screen (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 12,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,327 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,113 miles

steering damper slight play in bush

Fail 29 Jun 2010 12,108 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper slight play in bush

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 11,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 11,279 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 11,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OLX 284L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OLX 284L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLX 284L registered?

OLX 284L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 1973.

Is OLX 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLX 284L 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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