MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,988 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in front cross member swinging arm bushes
surface corrosion starting on rear chasis cross member
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
heavy surface rust developing on under side of vehicle
corrosion starting on rear chassis legs
some end float in top suspensio cross bar member
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion starting on rear chassis legs
some end float in top suspensio cross bar member
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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OFM 638K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OFM 638K, 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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How do I check the history of OFM 638K?
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What year was OFM 638K registered?
OFM 638K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1971.
Is OFM 638K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFM 638K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OFM 638K have outstanding finance?
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