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OCO 167J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 167J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 37,910 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas

Fail 25 May 2011 37,905 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 33,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

drivers seat slightly loose on pivot

front suspension has no movement (suspension has been lowered)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 26,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

drivers seat slightly loose on pivot

front suspension has no movement (suspension has been lowered)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 24,058 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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OCO 167J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OCO 167J, 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 OCO 167J registered?

OCO 167J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is OCO 167J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 167J shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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