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OYG 523K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,082 mi
Last recorded15,082 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYG 523K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,082 miles

underside of vehicle coated in sealer

Fail 19 Oct 2017 15,082 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

underside of vehicle coated in sealer

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,048 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 15,048 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near s/frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/front panel both sides (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 14,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,786 miles

o/s front floor/sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 14,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 13,719 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle floor pan light corrosion in places

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

light corrosion vehicle floor pan area

Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all four tyres becoming perished in tyre tread areas

vehicle has had extensive welding to floor/stucture area

Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,471 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 10,455 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,402 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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OYG 523K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYG 523K, 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 OYG 523K registered?

OYG 523K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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