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OMC 434L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 434L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,060 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering.

Washers and wipers.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The n/s rear wheel rim is damaged.

Wipers.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

The o/s rear brake are slightly bindind.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in the steering.

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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OMC 434L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMC 434L, 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 OMC 434L registered?

OMC 434L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is OMC 434L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMC 434L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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