MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak area of rocker covers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Offside Inner Track rod end loose lock nut not tight (2.2.B.1d)
oil leak
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear fog light innoperative
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust gases melting trailer electrical socket
oil leak
screw in osr tyre
slight play in steering coloumn
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear floorpan is holed and corroded outwith a prescribed area
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear floorpan is holed and corroded outwith a prescribed area
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OUI 1303 is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 OUI 1303, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OUI 1303 registered?
OUI 1303 is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is OUI 1303 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OUI 1303 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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