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OHU 633M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,116 mi
Last recorded40,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 633M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 40,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 May 2011 39,624 miles

both front seat belts twisted

service brake efficiency just within limits

slight oil seepage from steering box

steering column bulkhead bush displaced

Fail 24 May 2011 39,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front seat belts twisted

slight oil seepage from steering box

steering column bulkhead bush displaced

Pass 27 May 2010 37,919 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front shock absorber dust covers missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

no side mirrors fitted at time of test

play in steering column bulkhead bush

Fail 21 May 2010 37,917 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front shock absorber dust covers missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

no side mirrors fitted at time of test

play in steering column bulkhead bush

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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OHU 633M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHU 633M, 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.

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What year was OHU 633M registered?

OHU 633M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is OHU 633M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHU 633M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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