MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested engine not idleling (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 on master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front tyres cracking on sidewall
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyres cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f suspension low
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f suspension low
o/s/f suspension low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
o/s/f suspension low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre cracked
n/s/f tyre cracked
Fumes into car suspect faulty heat exchanger
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OFM 839P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 839P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OFM 839P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 1976.
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