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OPH 861L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 861L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,187 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,039 miles

corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,956 miles

spare wheel well corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

spare wheel well corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,913 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,881 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,851 miles

horn mounting becoming insecure

n/s + o/s chassis rails in front footwells becoming corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear chassis becoming corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,839 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn mounting becoming insecure

n/s + o/s chassis rails in front footwells becoming corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,509 miles

EVIDENCE OF CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR FLOOR PAN AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

EVIDENCE OF CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR FLOOR PAN AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,012 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 861L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPH 861L, 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 OPH 861L registered?

OPH 861L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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