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OPU 615M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,573 mi
Last recorded20,573 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 615M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 20,573 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated inside footwells holed/corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring very close to inner tyre sidewall (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floorpan corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,139 miles

floor corrosion

track rod ends worn

Pass 15 May 2012 199,204 miles

floor rusting

Pass 3 May 2011 197,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

has been welded in various places

Pass 11 May 2010 19,563 miles

has been welded in various places

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,435 miles

under floor corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front lowwer ball joint worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,372 miles

offside front lowwer ball joint worn

Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,363 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rust on front and rear subframes . rear exhaust leaking . offside front brake pads low also brake binding . rear heat exchangers rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,203 miles

rust lower floor and sill joint †rust on rear suspension areas

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 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OPU 615M, 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 615M registered?

OPU 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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