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OYO 594L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 594L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 24,662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,988 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2009 17,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2008 5,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 95,775 miles

both front inner wing sections starting to rust †various sections of bodt starting to rust

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 86,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OYO 594L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYO 594L, 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 OYO 594L registered?

OYO 594L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is OYO 594L safe to buy?

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