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OGK 571P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGK 571P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,188 miles

drivers seat securing bolts and washers. Washers need to be a bigger diameter and passenger washers

Fail 19 Mar 2026 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers seat securing bolts and washers. Washers need to be a bigger diameter and passenger washers

Fail 5 Mar 2026 74,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,823 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,672 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,419 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,949 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre signs of rubbing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,451 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s front tyre signs of rubbing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,962 miles

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 571P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OGK 571P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGK 571P registered?

OGK 571P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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