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OPU 606M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,596 mi
Last recorded19,596 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 606M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 18,582 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 16,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 16,985 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,330 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches area corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 13,327 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches area corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 8,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 8,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 6,465 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,120 miles

slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hubs

Pass 30 Mar 2010 3,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 1,708 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 1,511 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 1,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 1,509 miles

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)

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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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?

The MOT history for OPU 606M shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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