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OLY 103P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,932 mi
Last recorded43,932 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 103P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,932 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 43,932 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OLY 103P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 OLY 103P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLY 103P?

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What year was OLY 103P registered?

OLY 103P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is OLY 103P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLY 103P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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