MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front doors check straps missing
oil leak
rear silencer exposed and upright
underside of vehicle various areas of welding
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short under bonnet (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure inside rear of vehicle (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure under dash (1.9.2a)
Fuel hose insecure clip loose (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjustment (8.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front doors check straps missing
oil leak
rear silencer exposed and upright
underside of vehicle various areas of welding
Both front lower shaock absorber mounting nuts not reaching locking device
Exhasut slightly noisey
Fual cap sealing ring starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside door mirror damaged but still visible
No centre rear view mirror fitted
Offside handbrake cable outer poor
Offside rear light has slight earthing fault
Offside rear tyre starting to perish and sidewalls crack
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Roll cage bolts through floor pans
Vehicle underside has undergone extensive repairs and has corrosion to sections outside prescribed areas
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front lower shaock absorber mounting nuts not reaching locking device
Exhasut slightly noisey
Fual cap sealing ring starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside door mirror damaged but still visible
No centre rear view mirror fitted
Offside handbrake cable outer poor
Offside rear light has slight earthing fault
Offside rear tyre starting to perish and sidewalls crack
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Roll cage bolts through floor pans
Vehicle underside has undergone extensive repairs and has corrosion to sections outside prescribed areas
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front floor poor repair
slight play in steering box
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside rear floor corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside rear floor corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all side fixings for body ccovered
extensive repair undersealing under vehicle
unable to check oss side headlight aim
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OET 305M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 OET 305M, 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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OET 305M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 1973.
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