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OMR 677M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,361 mi
Last recorded17,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMR 677M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,361 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting front chassis and rear inner wings

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting front chassis and rear inner wings

Pass 23 May 2012 17,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2012 17,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,361 miles

some corrosion on sill steps

Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion on sill steps

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,210 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 12,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,759 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 11,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 11,563 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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OMR 677M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OMR 677M, 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 OMR 677M registered?

OMR 677M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 1973.

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