MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Half shaft oil seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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OBG 926J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OBG 926J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OBG 926J registered?
OBG 926J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 1971.
Is OBG 926J safe to buy?
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