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OPH 320R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,635 mi
Last recorded8,635 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 320R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 8,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 5,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,687 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 3,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 1,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,884 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,880 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,879 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 95,879 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,780 miles

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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OPH 320R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 OPH 320R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPH 320R registered?

OPH 320R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 1976.

Is OPH 320R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 320R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPH 320R have outstanding finance?

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