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OKP 952M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKP 952M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,970 miles

O/S & N/S Seats Loose But Secure

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

O/S & N/S Seats Loose But Secure

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,691 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect

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

advise, handbrake travel

both seats, slightly loose in runners

minor oil leak

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s

o/s indicators slightly faster than n/s

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,450 miles

BOTH SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN RUNNERS

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front tyres 155/15,, rear tyres 205/65/15

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

no covers fitted on seats

rear wheels very close to rear wheel archs

Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front tyres 155/15,, rear tyres 205/65/15

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

no covers fitted on seats

rear wheels very close to rear wheel archs

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front tyres 155/15, rear tyres 205/65/15

no covers fitted to seats

no wipers etc fitted

rear wheels close to rear wheel archs

windscreen not fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front tyres 155/15, rear tyres 205/65/15

no covers fitted to seats

no wipers etc fitted

rear wheels close to rear wheel archs

windscreen not fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise, footbrake pedal travel

charging light on

front tyres 155/15, rear tyres 205/65/16

offside front brake plate slightly noisy

windscreen not fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise, footbrake pedal travel

charging light on

front tyres 155/15, rear tyres 205/65/16

offside front brake plate slightly noisy

windscreen not fitted

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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OKP 952M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OKP 952M, 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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OKP 952M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 1973.

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