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ONX 819M

1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONX 819M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,508 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,608 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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ONX 819M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONX 819M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONX 819M registered?

ONX 819M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1973.

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