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OLT 424L

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 424L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear under vehicle has been repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,770 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis becoming corroded around beam mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,516 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear of vehicle has been welded and undersealed assessed as best possible

Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,516 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear of vehicle has been welded and undersealed assessed as best possible

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,578 miles

car seems to wander on road test but vehicle is lowered with hardened bushes

under vehicle in various areas has been underseled

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perrished

underside of vehicle has been undersealed makeing it difficult to assess

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,412 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under vehicle has been undersealed incl rear subframe

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,714 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle has been patched and undersealed under floor assessed as best poss

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,179 miles

under vehicle has been freshly repaired and undersealed assessed as best poss

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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OLT 424L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLT 424L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLT 424L registered?

OLT 424L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is OLT 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLT 424L 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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