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OUI 1303

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 1303
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,812 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,247 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,819 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,819 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end loose lock nut not tight (2.2.B.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,348 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,639 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 63,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,619 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 62,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 62,332 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,622 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,622 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,603 miles

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

offside rear floorpan is holed and corroded outwith a prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,603 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUI 1303?

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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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