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OTM 644M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,599 mi
Last recorded50,599 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTM 644M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 49,840 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,155 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,754 miles

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front upper suspension arm to subframe bearing slightly worn

offside rear subframe bracket to floor bolt missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front upper suspension arm to subframe bearing slightly worn

offside rear subframe bracket to floor bolt missing

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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OTM 644M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTM 644M, 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

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What year was OTM 644M registered?

OTM 644M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OTM 644M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTM 644M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTM 644M have outstanding finance?

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