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OGK 516L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGK 516L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 78,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,845 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,426 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre has perrishment

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,426 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 75,293 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 75,293 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2007 75,261 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 74,856 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 74,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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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?

The MOT history for OGK 516L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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