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ODD 834M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,884 mi
Last recorded67,884 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD 834M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 67,884 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 67,874 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,936 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,936 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,250 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,408 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,195 miles

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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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.

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