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OLW 607P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,439 mi
Last recorded48,439 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 607P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 48,439 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 48,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / inner sills x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor pan /inner sill x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arche corroded but not with in 30cm

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2023 41,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arche corroded but not with in 30cm

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Apr 2012 39,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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OLW 607P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLW 607P, 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 OLW 607P registered?

OLW 607P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OLW 607P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 607P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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