MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front lower arm split pins
slight corrosion to brake pipes
slight oil leak on steering box
Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front tyre worn uneven
Nearside Rear wheel not lowering when jacket up
corrosion to brake pipes
Various steering gaiters perished
Tyres different size front to rear
Front brake pipes poor
Steering box leaks & has lift to drop arm
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake pipes poor
Steering box leaks & has lift to drop arm
Tyres different size front to rear
Various steering gaiters perished
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
osr side light slightly dull
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
osr side light slightly dull
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
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OMK 578L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OMK 578L, 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 OMK 578L registered?
OMK 578L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 1973.
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