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OMG 442L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,254 mi
Last recorded27,254 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 442L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,062 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 26,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 26,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,097 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,054 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

front cross member and front panel corrosion

nearside front chassis/bulkhead corrosion

nearside rear floor

offside front chassis/bulkhead corrosion

offside front floor corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,028 miles

NSF top ball joint slight play

NSF tyre side wall

OSR vehicle structure corrosion

both front top shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 2 Aug 2005 26,026 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s front top shock bushes

n/s front tyre sidewall

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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OMG 442L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OMG 442L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMG 442L registered?

OMG 442L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is OMG 442L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMG 442L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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