MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil o/s/r backplate
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
dash lights inoperative
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
Oil leak
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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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OYW 669L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1973.
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