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OGM 571R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGM 571R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,099 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded belly pan/splash gaurd (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare wheel carrier/boot floor starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare wheel carrier/boot floor starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has corrosion on rear end but appears to have been repaired extensively from inside

Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,099 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has corrosion on rear end but appears to have been repaired extensively from inside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,099 miles

front panel corroded under front

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,099 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front panel corroded under front

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,099 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust pipes protude a long way out

no rear seat belts (but not compulsurary at this age)

rear bumper has been removed

running board offside front insecure at rear

see all chalk marks underneath for corrosion

front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,099 miles

Big corrosion to both rear axle mounting points but has been repaired from inside.

Both front seat runners have lots of play in them.

Both underbody floor pans rotten but are double skinned with new ones from inside.

Exhaust pipes protrude quite a way.

Fuel pipes at front are corroded.

N/s/f sidelight dim compared to o/s/f.

N/s/f track end boot clip come away from boot.

Nail o/s/f tyre.

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,099 miles

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Big corrosion to both rear axle mounting points but has been repaired from inside.

Both front seat runners have lots of play in them.

Both underbody floor pans rotten but are double skinned with new ones from inside.

Exhaust pipes protrude quite a way.

Fuel pipes at front are corroded.

N/s/f sidelight dim compared to o/s/f.

N/s/f track end boot clip come away from boot.

Nail o/s/f tyre.

O/s/r wheel cylinder leaking slightly.

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Pass 4 May 2011 79,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,099 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,099 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,099 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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OGM 571R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OGM 571R, 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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What year was OGM 571R registered?

OGM 571R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1976.

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