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OMA 651L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 651L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,828 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 68,657 miles

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

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

slight leak on offside and nearside rear hub seals

Pass 13 May 2016 67,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,795 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear floor panel rusted but away from prescibed areas

Fail 13 May 2015 66,786 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

floor panel rusted and weakened but away from prescibed areas and rear of o/s body above rear beam axle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,371 miles

damp round master cylinder area

oil leaks

rear floors rusty

weld repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 22 May 2013 62,639 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,639 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 59,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,838 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,911 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 55,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OMA 651L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMA 651L, 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 OMA 651L registered?

OMA 651L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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