MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underbody corrosion
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ONT 217M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 ONT 217M, 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 ONT 217M registered?
ONT 217M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1973.
Is ONT 217M safe to buy?
The MOT history for ONT 217M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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