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OYH 167L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

773,717 mi
Last recorded773,717 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 167L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 773,717 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 773,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some underbody corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion under car

Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,270 miles

slight corrosion to floorpanels but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OYH 167L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OYH 167L, 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 OYH 167L registered?

OYH 167L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is OYH 167L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 167L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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