MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front BAULKHEAD TO FLOOR REPAIR POOR
Nearside Rear BODY MOUNTING REPAIR POOR
Offside Rear BODY MOUNTING REPAIR POOR
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Central Front BAULKHEAD TO FLOOR REPAIR POOR
Nearside Rear BODY MOUNTING REPAIR POOR
Offside Rear BODY MOUNTING REPAIR POOR
Central Front Lower Fuel hose leaking *** AT UNIVERSAL FUEL FILTER *** (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
*** PARKING BRAKE LEVER RESERVE TRAVEL LONG ***
*** PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN, SUSPECT LOWER BUSH ***
**** FRONT, AND REAR WELDED REPAIRS VERY POOR ****
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front *** SCREEN WASHER JET AIM POOR ***
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively **** (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front and rear fuel hoses perished condition
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres low on edges
slight play in steering damper mount
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
steering box has slight play in sector shaft
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
steering box has slight play in sector shaft
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in o/s steering idler
Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
slight play in n/s steering idler
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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ORB 462K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 ORB 462K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ORB 462K registered?
ORB 462K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 1971.
Is ORB 462K safe to buy?
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