MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to crossmember and wheelarches
front brake hoses perishing
play in steering wheel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
play in steering wheel
steering damper bush deteriorated
front brake hoses perished
corrosion to front crossmember, floors, body and wheelarches
corrosion to sills, floors and wheel arches
nearside front crossmember corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention
play in steering wheel
steering damper bush deteriorated - suggest replace
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to sills, floors and wheel arches
nearside front crossmember corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention
play in steering wheel
steering damper bush deteriorated - suggest replace
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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OPC 104L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OPC 104L, 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 OPC 104L registered?
OPC 104L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 1973.
Is OPC 104L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPC 104L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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