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OYW 669L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYW 669L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake drum contaminated by brake fluid both rear (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 97,811 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,201 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,023 miles

oil o/s/r backplate

Fail 25 Jun 2011 92,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 92,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,710 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dash lights inoperative

Fail 29 Jun 2010 92,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dash lights inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,710 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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OYW 669L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYW 669L, 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 OYW 669L registered?

OYW 669L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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