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OHR 586M

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 586M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2012 27 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner wheel arch fibre glass over steel

side lights only work with ignition on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch fibre glass over steel

side lights only work with ignition on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 16 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch fibre glass over steel.

no tell tail on fog light. fog light not required on this vehicle.

side lights not working without ignition

Fail 7 Mar 2012 7 miles

Brake pedal modified and seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch fibreglass over steel

side lights not working without ingnition

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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OHR 586M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OHR 586M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHR 586M registered?

OHR 586M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OHR 586M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHR 586M shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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