MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust sticking out further than the rear of the car, no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion.
Complete underside coated with under seal preventing inspection.
Previous welding repairs, unable to inspect
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust sticking out further than the rear of the car, no sharp edges
Underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion.
Body and structure showing signs of corrosion
OSF track rod end rubber split
OSR tyre badly worn inner edge and getting low in tread
Steering column top bearing worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body and structure showing signs of corrosion
OSF track rod end rubber split
OSR tyre badly worn inner edge and getting low in tread
Steering column top bearing worn
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
some underbody corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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ODD 834M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ODD 834M, 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 ODD 834M registered?
ODD 834M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 1973.
Is ODD 834M safe to buy?
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