MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
offside rear tyre perished and cracked no cords expossed
outside door handels removed and apetures filled over
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
all welding areas marked with yellow chalk
offside rear tyre perished and cracked no cords expossed
outside door handels removed and apetures filled over
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OVX 475K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 OVX 475K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OVX 475K registered?
OVX 475K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1971.
Is OVX 475K safe to buy?
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