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OWO 406M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

2,352 mi
Last recorded2,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWO 406M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 2,352 miles

movement to front seat runners

welding and underseal to underside.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 2,065 miles

underside welded and undersealed,

movement in front seat runners.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 1,678 miles

movement in front seat runners

underside welded and undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2021 1,409 miles

underside welded and undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2020 1,063 miles

underside welded and undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2019 670 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

n/s/f flexable brake hose perished

slight play steering system

underbody heavily welded and seem sealed underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41 miles

corrosion to underside

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,526 miles

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion around underbody previous welding pressent all around underbody

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,944 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,472 miles

previous welding present around underbody and undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

previous welding presse around underbody areas and underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,050 miles

corrosion around underbody areas and extensive welding previously carried out

front and rear brake flexable hose ferrules corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around underbody areas and extensive welding previously carried out

front and rear brake flexable hose ferrules corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,332 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,538 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,129 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

seats and interior removed

vehicle in state of restoration

washers frozen

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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OWO 406M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 OWO 406M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWO 406M registered?

OWO 406M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is OWO 406M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWO 406M shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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