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OHO 853P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHO 853P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,484 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both inner rear wing panels

front brake imbalance 19% limit 25%

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,483 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 73,483 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,351 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal free travel getting long

o/s/f lower suspention arm misaligned

puncter holes o/s/r floor pan

Fail 13 Aug 2008 86,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal free travel getting long

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

fuel filter clip missing

o/s/f lower suspention arm misaligned

puncter holes o/s/r floor pan

some corrosion both rear inner wings

Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 81,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OHO 853P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OHO 853P, 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 OHO 853P registered?

OHO 853P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 1976.

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