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OOU 960M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,972 mi
Last recorded82,972 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 960M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,972 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on slow (8.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,407 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil light just come on ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,407 miles

Electrical wiring insecure inside (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on very slow (8.2.1b)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil light just come on ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,908 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported drivers foot well (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,125 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering linkage

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,125 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s steering linkage

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,629 miles

all brakepipes and hoses coverd in under seel.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brakepipes and hoses coverd in under seel.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,746 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,414 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OOU 960M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OOU 960M, 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 OOU 960M registered?

OOU 960M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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