MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
SLIGHT BIND ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres cracking.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f wheel bearings sound dry.
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f wheel bearings sound dry.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
no seat belts fitted
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
no seat belts fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
no seat belts fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front number plate cracked
offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
rear brakes slightly uneven on application
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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OCL 467M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OCL 467M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OCL 467M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.
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