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OMW 262M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,500 mi
Last recorded19,500 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 262M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 19,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,403 miles

rubber coupling on steering column slightly perished

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

unable to true condition of offside floor to sill panel due to cosmetic filler and paint

Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 10,998 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 8,944 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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OMW 262M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OMW 262M, 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 OMW 262M registered?

OMW 262M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OMW 262M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMW 262M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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