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OYM 454L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,014 mi
Last recorded53,014 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 454L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 57,611 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output corroded (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s front tyres are perished.

Pass 9 May 2013 51,244 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 51,235 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,461 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,461 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,211 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 48,186 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 94,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 86,459 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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OYM 454L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYM 454L, 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 OYM 454L registered?

OYM 454L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is OYM 454L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYM 454L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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