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OHB 385R

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,169 mi
Last recorded54,169 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHB 385R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,169 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front tyres have cracks in side walls

advise offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

advise steering damper not connected

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,169 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front tyres have cracks in side walls

advise offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

advise steering damper not connected

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,436 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small splits on side walls of off side front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise steering box has a oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,607 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 30,606 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

excess travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,255 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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OHB 385R is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHB 385R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OHB 385R?

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What year was OHB 385R registered?

OHB 385R is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is OHB 385R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHB 385R shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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