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OYK 559L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,638 mi
Last recorded1,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYK 559L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 1,638 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 1,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 1,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15 miles

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,682 miles

car has been standing for a long time

Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,682 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking in side walls

car has been standing for a long time

oil leak

rust started all over car

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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OYK 559L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYK 559L, 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 OYK 559L?

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What year was OYK 559L registered?

OYK 559L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is OYK 559L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYK 559L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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