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OYP 841

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYP 841
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 2,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 2,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,433 miles

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

front suspension hard

Fail 9 Jul 2015 2,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension hard

Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,385 miles

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

front suspension stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,013 miles

front suspension stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,760 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 1,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 1,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,425 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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OYP 841 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYP 841, 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 OYP 841?

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What year was OYP 841 registered?

OYP 841 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is OYP 841 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYP 841 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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