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OUW 513L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 513L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 10 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,684 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear and o/s/front tyres perished

n/s/front inner wing repaired and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,683 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUW 513L?

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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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