MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
some movement in steering idler box.
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OCO 979J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 979J, 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 979J registered?
OCO 979J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1971.
Is OCO 979J safe to buy?
The MOT history for OCO 979J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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