MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front panel corroded and holed
Front subframe has been welded
Offside rear back plate damp
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front panel corroded and holed
front sub frame has been welded
o/s/r back plate damp
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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OTA 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OTA 163M, 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 OTA 163M registered?
OTA 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 1973.
Is OTA 163M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OTA 163M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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