MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body/Chassis/Floor corrosion
Brake disc corrosion
Headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Steering column play
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (2.4.G.1)
Tyre sidewall cracked
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake discs corroded
engine idle speed
floorpan/body/chassis corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
headlamp patterns
oil leaks
steering column play
tyre sidewalls cracked
brake discs corroded
non standard exhaust fitted
steering play
suspension lowered
suspension/body/chassis/floorpans corroded
tyre sizes different front/rear
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake discs corroded
non standard exhaust fitted
steering play
suspension lowered
suspension/body/floorpan corroded
ball joint boots split
front numberplate security
headlamp patterns
right front wheel bearing play
suspension lowered
track rod end boots split
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
ball joint boots split
front numberplate security
headlamp patterns
right front wheel bearing play
suspension lowered
track rod end boots split
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front number plate security
Left rear brake dragging
Left rear shock absorber lower bush worn
Left rear tyre sidewall damaged
Left rear tyre very close to body
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Right rear sill/suspension mounting very rusty
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front number plate security
Left rear brake dragging
Left rear shock absorber lower bush worn
Left rear tyre sidewall damaged
Left rear tyre very close to body
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Right rear sill/suspension mounting very rusty
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure
some corrosion around steering lower joint
steering arm close totrack control arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure
little clearance to rear suspension bump stops
signs of tyre fouling trailing arm n/s/r
some corrosion around steering lower joint
steering arm close to track control arms
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
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OEV 216M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 OEV 216M, 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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OEV 216M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 1973.
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