MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel securing nut loose (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel securing nut loose (5.2.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
rear brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)
offside front suspension travel reduced
slight oil leak
offside front lower suspension arm as reduced range of movement compared to nearside
steering damper leaking slightly
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked offside rear bearing housing retainer weakened through corrosion (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked offside rear bearing housing retainer weakened through corrosion (2.4.G.1)
offside front lower suspension arm as reduced range of movement compared to nearside
steering damper leaking slightly
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
under boby corrsoin not near steering or suspension
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OYW 698L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OYW 698L, 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 OYW 698L registered?
OYW 698L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 1972.
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