MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise heavy general corrosion
Advise vehicle is in a very poor condition
extensive corrosion to bolted on body sections etc.
free play across steering mechanism just within accepted limits
inbalance of rear brakes right on accepted limits ...suggest further inspection required
reserve travel of service brake could be better
steering column coupling cracked / deteriorating
superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorating
wash wipe could be better
widespread corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
extensive corrosion to bolted on body sections etc.
free play across steering mechanism just within accepted limits
offside rear brake binding
some play in top of steering column
steering column coupling cracked / deteriorating
superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorating
wash wipe could be better
widespread corrosion to vehicle
advise general corrosion taking effect
advise minor oil leak on engine
advise slight imbalance on front and rear brakes
advise slight play in front stweering joints
advise brake hose ferules corroded
advise front number plate condition deteriorating
advise general corrosion taking effect
advise main brake master cylinder pipes corroded
advise nsf brake hose rubbing on speedo on full lock
advise osr tyre wearing low
advise seatbelts stiff in operation
advise slight imbalance on front and rear brakes
advise slight oil leak on engine and transmission
advise slight play in centre steering joints
advise wipers condition deteriorating
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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OGX 281K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 OGX 281K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OGX 281K registered?
OGX 281K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1972.
Is OGX 281K safe to buy?
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