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OOH 39G

1968 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,615 mi
Last recorded2,615 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOH 39G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 2,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 2,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 2,530 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 2,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 1,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 1,884 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 1,460 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 1,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OOH 39G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OOH 39G, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOH 39G registered?

OOH 39G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 18 September 1968.

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