MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear tyres perished in tread
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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OPL 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OPL 323L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OPL 323L registered?
OPL 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is OPL 323L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPL 323L 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.
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