MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s front floor cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre has perrishment
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre has perrishment
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
both front tyres cracked /perished in tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
both front tyres perished/cracked in tread
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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OGK 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 OGK 516L, 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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What year was OGK 516L registered?
OGK 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 1973.
Is OGK 516L safe to buy?
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