MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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OTB 637K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 OTB 637K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OTB 637K registered?
OTB 637K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1972.
Is OTB 637K safe to buy?
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