MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside has surface corrosion,n/s/r inner wing/engine cover corroded but not perscribed area,o/s sill area corroded bur not perscribed area
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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OCV 198M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OCV 198M, 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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What year was OCV 198M registered?
OCV 198M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 1973.
Is OCV 198M safe to buy?
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