MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perishing slightly
vehicle tick-over poor
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perishing slightly
vehicle tick-over poor
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ORR 476L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ORR 476L, 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.
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What year was ORR 476L registered?
ORR 476L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is ORR 476L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ORR 476L shows 9 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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