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OCL 467M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,475 mi
Last recorded63,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 467M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,475 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,919 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,064 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,062 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,850 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 58,836 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,879 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,879 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,276 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,566 miles

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)

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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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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