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OKJ 114P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,603 mi
Last recorded12,603 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKJ 114P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,603 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 2,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OKJ 114P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 OKJ 114P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKJ 114P registered?

OKJ 114P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1976.

Is OKJ 114P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKJ 114P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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