MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front floor damaged
Offside Rear differential dust cover split
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front number plate deteriorated
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front number plate deteriorated
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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OPJ 973L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OPJ 973L, 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 OPJ 973L registered?
OPJ 973L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 1973.
Is OPJ 973L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPJ 973L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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