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OKO 963M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,440 mi
Last recorded7,440 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKO 963M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 7,440 miles

GREASE CAP MISSING FROM O/S/F HUB

HIGH BEAM TELLTALE INOP

INCORRECT BOLT FITTED TO O/S/F CALIPER UPPER FIXING

OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING OIL

PLAY IN O/S AND N/S FRONT UPPER AND LOWER TORSION ARM BUSHES/BEARINGS

REAR SUSPENSION HAS LIMITED CLEARANCE WITH BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 7,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTISLIP MISSING

GREASE CAP MISSING FROM O/S/F HUB

HIGH BEAM TELLTALE INOP

INCORRECT BOLT FITTED TO O/S/F CALIPER UPPER FIXING

OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING OIL

PLAY IN O/S AND N/S FRONT UPPER AND LOWER TORSION ARM BUSHES/BEARINGS

REAR SUSPENSION HAS LIMITED CLEARANCE WITH BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 5,362 miles

ADVISE NEW THROTTLE CABLE

H/LAMP PATTS POOR, ADVISE NEW LAMPS

O/S/R SISS APEARS X1 SPLINE LOWER THAN N/S/R

WATER IN FUEL FILTER

front no. plate poor

n/s mirror glass missing

oil stat weaping

Fail 9 May 2011 5,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE NEW THROTTLE CABLE

H/LAMP PATTS POOR, ADVISE NEW LAMPS

O/S/R SISS APEARS X1 SPLINE LOWER THAN N/S/R

WATER IN FUEL FILTER

front no. plate poor

n/s mirror glass missing

oil stat weaping

Pass 2 Apr 2010 3,259 miles

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER SUSS, EITHER UPPER SWIVEL OR TORSION BEARING, ADVISE STRIP AND INSP.

advise bonet striker adjust as has to be slammed hard to latch

advise h/brake adjust

advise new wiper blades

both lower front torsion arm bearings have play

minor weap from both rear hub seals

oil cooler pipe from stat weaping

r/covers minor oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 3,259 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER SUSS, EITHER UPPER SWIVEL OR TORSION BEARING, ADVISE STRIP AND INSP.

advise h/brake adjust

advise new wiper blades

both lower front torsion arm bearings have play

minor weap from both rear hub seals

oil cooler pipe from stat weaping

r/covers minor oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 1,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel long

nsf tyre very close to suspension arm on full right hand lock

Fail 3 Apr 2009 1,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel long

nsf tyre very close to suspension arm on full right hand lock

Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,594 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack on outter sidewalls and first block of tread.

front tyres appear to be wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 1,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006
Fail 7 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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OKO 963M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OKO 963M, 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 OKO 963M registered?

OKO 963M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 1973.

Is OKO 963M safe to buy?

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