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OCO 650J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,589 mi
Last recorded56,589 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 650J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,556 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,490 miles

Offside Front torsion bar slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,418 miles

O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R tyres sticking out slightly past wheel arches

gear stick slightly insecure

nearside front suspension upper bush slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension upper bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 55,418 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R tyres sticking out slightly past wheel arches

gear stick slightly insecure

nearside front suspension upper bush slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension upper bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,398 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perrished

rear of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,780 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2007 53,770 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front floor

nearside rear tyre perished

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 650J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 650J, 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 650J registered?

OCO 650J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1971.

Is OCO 650J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 650J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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