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OYH 163L

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,027 mi
Last recorded44,027 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 163L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,372 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

suspension lowered

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,362 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,320 miles

under body sills various stages corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,941 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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OYH 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYH 163L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYH 163L?

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What year was OYH 163L registered?

OYH 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is OYH 163L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 163L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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