MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Oil leak
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
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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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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