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OMP 131K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,076 mi
Last recorded43,076 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMP 131K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,820 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,817 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,407 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers very soft

Fail 5 May 2015 42,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

nearside and offside front shock absorbers very soft

Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,108 miles

n/s/f flexi brake pipe poorly routed

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,489 miles

light corrosion / damage to nearside jacking point

suspension lowered

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,984 miles

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

bolt missing from offside rear suspension cover plate

suspension lowered and general mods to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,672 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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OMP 131K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OMP 131K, 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 OMP 131K registered?

OMP 131K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is OMP 131K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMP 131K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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