MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear floor panel rusted but away from prescibed areas
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
damp round master cylinder area
oil leaks
rear floors rusty
weld repairs carried out to vehicle
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
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)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OMA 651L safe to buy?
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