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OOY 136L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,056 mi
Last recorded5,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOY 136L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,056 miles

torsion arm dust cover slightly split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 3,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 45 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,385 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cracks in steering wheel

o/s/f inner wing corroded & hold

Fail 27 Sep 2006 87,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

crackes in windscreen

offside front inner wing some corrision

Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,368 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

crackes in steering wheel

some corrosion o/s/f inner wing

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 136L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 136L, 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 OOY 136L?

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What year was OOY 136L registered?

OOY 136L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is OOY 136L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOY 136L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OOY 136L have outstanding finance?

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