CarVerify

Free Car Check

ONN 609L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationONN 609L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,676 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,559 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,559 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,410 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,357 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,268 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,342 miles

N/S/R hubseal leaking

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,880 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 69,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Unable to view brakes through the front wheels

N/S/R back plate damp but brakes passed RBT †May be hub seal

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ONN 609L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ONN 609L, 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

How do I check the history of ONN 609L?

You can check the full history of ONN 609L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ONN 609L registered?

ONN 609L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ONN 609L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONN 609L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONN 609L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ONN 609L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.