MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes covered in grease
headlamps could be brighter
some corrosion to underside
underside covered in thick underseal
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes covered in grease
headlamps could be brighter
some corrosion to underside
underside covered in thick underseal
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
headlamps could be brighter
slight bind o/s front brake
some corrosion to underside
underside covered in thick underseal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
headlamps could be brighter
o/s rear hand and foot brake could be better
underside covered in thick underseal
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OFA 781M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OFA 781M, 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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How do I check the history of OFA 781M?
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What year was OFA 781M registered?
OFA 781M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 1973.
Is OFA 781M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFA 781M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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