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OTE 404M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTE 404M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,497 miles

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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OTE 404M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OTE 404M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTE 404M?

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What year was OTE 404M registered?

OTE 404M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1973.

Is OTE 404M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTE 404M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTE 404M have outstanding finance?

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