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OUK 775R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 775R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 98,274 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 98,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 91,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 84,196 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,183 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 74,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 70,368 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 70,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 63,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 63,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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OUK 775R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OUK 775R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUK 775R?

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What year was OUK 775R registered?

OUK 775R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OUK 775R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 775R shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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