MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
BOTH SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN RUNNERS
EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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