MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake back plate damp
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
exhaust noisy
steering box has slight play
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake backing plate moist
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust noisy
full beam switch operates horn
steering box has play in it
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance suspect bulb or bad earth (1.1.A.3d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake backing plate moist
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust noisy
full beam switch operates horn
steering box has play in it
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Long footbrake travel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o\s door stay not fitted
suspension lowered
washer switch not marked
wipers not self parking
non standard bumpers fitted
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
footbrake travel
front antiroll bar low
front reg plate perishing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
footbrake travel
front antiroll bar low
front reg plate perishing
non standard bumpers fitted
o\s door stay not fitted
suspension lowered
washer switch not marked
wipers not self parking
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
cut in n\s\f tyre outer wall
footbrake travel \ just pass
front anti roll bar low
front reg plate perishing
non standard bumpers fitted
o\s door stay not fitted
suspension lowered
washer switch not marked
wipers not self parking
footbrake travel
front antiroll bar low
non standard bumpers fitted
o\s door stay not fitted
o\s\r brake effort bit low
slight brake pull to kerb
suspension lowered
windscreen washer switch not indicated
wipers not self parking
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front antiroll bar low
non standard bumpers fitted
o\s door stay not fitted
suspensoin low
wipers not self parking
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front antiroll bar low
non standard bumpers fitted
o\s door stay not fitted
suspensoin low
wipers not self parking
Oil leak
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OPF 813L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OPF 813L, 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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OPF 813L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 1973.
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