MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyres perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres perishing
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre perishing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre perishing
Brake pedal has long travel
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Brake pedal has long travel
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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OUY 343L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 OUY 343L, 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 OUY 343L registered?
OUY 343L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1972.
Is OUY 343L safe to buy?
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