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OAH 395V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,921 mi
Last recorded5,921 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 395V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 5,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 5,677 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated

Track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 5,670 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Front Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated

Track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 5,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 5,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 4,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 4,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 4,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 3,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2011 3,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 3,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 31,407 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 14 May 2009 2,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 1,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 971 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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OAH 395V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 OAH 395V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAH 395V registered?

OAH 395V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is OAH 395V safe to buy?

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