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OLY 607L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 607L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front washer jets would benefit adjustment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead/inner wheel arch- heavily undersealed (2.2.C.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 both sides (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems age cracked-advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,802 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure release button (3.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front washer jets would benefit adjustment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead/inner wheel arch- heavily undersealed (2.2.C.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 both sides (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems age cracked-advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure press button broken, does not ratchet (3.1.4b)

Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket bolts loose x3 (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front washer jets would benefit adjustment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead/inner wheel arch- heavily undersealed (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp dim but working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems age cracked-advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,771 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported t peice (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch /bulk head aera (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyre valves stems cracking /spliting

Pass 14 May 2016 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 79,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 79,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Upper Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 13 May 2008 79,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lights inoperative

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,999 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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 607L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLY 607L, 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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OLY 607L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 1972.

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