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OYD 435L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 435L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,917 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Apr 2021 98,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to rear of floor section behind suspension mounting tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 98,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,537 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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OYD 435L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OYD 435L, 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 53 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 OYD 435L registered?

OYD 435L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OYD 435L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYD 435L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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