MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OEY 897K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OEY 897K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OEY 897K registered?
OEY 897K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.
Is OEY 897K safe to buy?
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