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OTB 637K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,033 mi
Last recorded15,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTB 637K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 14,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 14,718 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 14,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OTB 637K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTB 637K, 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 OTB 637K registered?

OTB 637K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is OTB 637K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTB 637K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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