MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure retaining bolt loose {lower} (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear wheel arches area corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside rear wheel arches area corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hubs
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Accident damage to n/s/front of car.
Front cross member corroded away.
Front wipers split.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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OPU 606M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 OPU 606M, 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 OPU 606M registered?
OPU 606M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1973.
Is OPU 606M safe to buy?
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