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OMC 778L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 778L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,824 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

horn insicure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,089 miles

different tyre sizes between front and back

has been welded and under silled

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,870 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 38,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,716 miles

both outer sills corroding ande have been welded

nearside front floor has been welded

nearside rear floor been welded

offside rear floor welded

rear underside corroding

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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OMC 778L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMC 778L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMC 778L?

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What year was OMC 778L registered?

OMC 778L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OMC 778L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMC 778L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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