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OMK 578L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMK 578L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 47,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear wheel not lowering when jacket up

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,834 miles

Various steering gaiters perished

Tyres different size front to rear

Front brake pipes poor

Steering box leaks & has lift to drop arm

Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,317 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,317 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr side light slightly dull

Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,163 miles

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)

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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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.

Is OMK 578L safe to buy?

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