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OWJ 107K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,780 mi
Last recorded14,780 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 107K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 14,777 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 14,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside auxillary stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 14,631 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour obscured with exhaust soot (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside auxillary stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,370 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Jul 2015 14,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,712 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside & nearside headlamps produce poor beam image

Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,710 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside & nearside headlamps produce poor beam image

Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,572 miles

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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OWJ 107K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWJ 107K, 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

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What year was OWJ 107K registered?

OWJ 107K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is OWJ 107K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWJ 107K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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