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OO 2410

1978 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,588 mi
Last recorded2,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 2410
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 2,588 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 2,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 2,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 2,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 1,529 miles

slight play at offside front top fulcrum pin.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,975 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,681 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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OO 2410 is a 1978 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO 2410, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OO 2410 registered?

OO 2410 is a 1978 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is OO 2410 safe to buy?

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