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OLJ 613M

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 613M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,991 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 9,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 5,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 5,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 120 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 26 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,986 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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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OLJ 613M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OLJ 613M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OLJ 613M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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