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OMT 484K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,570 mi
Last recorded5,570 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMT 484K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 5,570 miles

Central Rear Upper Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper seat belt real secure but moves slightly.

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper seat belt real mechanism secure but has some movement in mounting.

electrical wiring under bonnet not secured.

Fail 23 May 2017 5,570 miles

Fuel pipe insecure over rear axle (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Central Rear Upper Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper seat belt real secure but moves slightly.

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not sitting true due to lowered suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper seat belt real mechanism secure but has some movement in mounting.

electrical wiring under bonnet not secured.

Pass 18 May 2016 5,376 miles

Centre Rear number plate light came on when tapped and has continued to work.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt glued (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt glued (2.4.G.2)

horn is a gas horn strapped to door.

tapply brake test carried out due to vehicle to low to go safely in roller tester.

Fail 18 May 2016 5,376 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure fuel hose fouling steering arm. (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel hose fouling drive shaft. (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear number plate light came on when tapped and has continued to work.

horn is a gas horn strapped to door.

tapply brake test carried out due to vehicle to low to go safely in roller tester.

Pass 22 May 2015 5,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 5,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play and knock in steering box

Pass 28 May 2014 4,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 4,885 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 4,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,201 miles

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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OMT 484K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 OMT 484K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OMT 484K registered?

OMT 484K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1972.

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