MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle coated in sealer
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
underside of vehicle coated in sealer
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)
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)
o/s front floor/sill corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chassis corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OYG 523K?
You can check the full history of OYG 523K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OYG 523K registered?
OYG 523K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is OYG 523K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYG 523K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OYG 523K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OYG 523K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.