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OOY 123L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOY 123L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,993 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cracking.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside repairs and covered in undersill.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

many underside repairs and covered in undersill many underside repairs to front subframe and covered in undersill

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

many underside repairs and covered in undersill many underside repairs to front subframe and covered in undersill

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose many underside repairs and covered in undersill many repairs to front subframe and covered in undersill

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose many underside repairs and covered in undersill many repairs to front subframe and covered in undersill

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

many underside repairs covered in undersill. many repairs to front subframe covered in undersill

o/s/f brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

many underside repairs covered in undersill. many repairs to front subframe covered in undersill

o/s/f brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,201 miles

many underside repairs=covered in undersill. many repairs to front subframe = covered in undersill

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,767 miles

many underside repairs+covered in undersill.

Fail 27 May 2009 85,756 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Battery insecure

many underside repairs +covered in undersill.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,664 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,413 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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OOY 123L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OOY 123L, 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 OOY 123L registered?

OOY 123L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OOY 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOY 123L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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