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10 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all metal brake pipes corroded
both rear and o/s/front tyres perished
n/s/front inner wing repaired and corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
all metal brake pipes corroded
both rear and o/s/front tyres perished
n/s/front inner wing repaired and corroded
o/s/front inner wing rusted and holed
o/s/rear floor pan rusted through
os/r inner wing rusted through
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OUW 513L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 OUW 513L, 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 OUW 513L registered?
OUW 513L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1972.
Is OUW 513L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OUW 513L shows 3 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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