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OUJ 559R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,966 mi
Last recorded1,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 559R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 1,966 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r sill. Corrosion to n/s/r sill and end cap.

DAMAGE AND CORROSION TO ALL X4 WINGS

Front seat guide runner bushings worn/missing causing seats to rock, advise replacement.

Front suspension close to bump stops.

HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S HEADLAMP SURROUND

STEERING BOX WORN AND HAS PLAY

Fail 4 Jul 2019 1,966 miles

Emissions not tested VEHCILE STALLS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working electric pump in bottle not working ? (3.5 (a))

DAMAGE AND CORROSION TO ALL X4 WINGS

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS NO TRAVEL, SHOCKS HAVE BOTTOMED OUT AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEAR END OF TRAVEL, ADVISE ADJUSTERS RAISING AND SHORTER SHOCKS.

Front seat guide runner bushings worn/missing causing seats to rock, advise replacement.

HEAVY CORROSION TO N/S HEADLAMP SURROUND

N/S/R SILL AND CAP AND N/S MID SILL HOLED.

STEERING BOX WORN AND HAS PLAY

Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,915 miles

advise better routing/support of fuel hose and filter from pump to carb

both seat belts have minor frays

buffer on o/s/f flexi to stop hose rubbing on shock

carb. missing x1 vac blank

fan belt to tight

front headlamps may need re-adjustment when suspension settled

seat guide runner bushes worn

some play in o/s/f upper ball joint

steering damper weaping

will require all brakes to be re-adjusted in approx 300 miles

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,060 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,871 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,393 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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OUJ 559R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 OUJ 559R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUJ 559R registered?

OUJ 559R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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The MOT history for OUJ 559R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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