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OPA 153L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 153L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,846 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 42,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 42,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front chassis box section has welded repairs

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch to floor sectionshas welded repairs

offside rear floor section has welded repairs

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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OPA 153L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPA 153L, 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 OPA 153L registered?

OPA 153L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is OPA 153L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 153L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPA 153L have outstanding finance?

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