MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Between front panel and suspension unit (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension retaining device ineffective Retaining bolts loose (2.5.A.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temporary use fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan to front panel area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around rear suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan to front panel area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around rear suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer aim requires adjustment (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
underbody has been heavily undersealed
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
underbody has been heavily undersealed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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OYW 671L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OYW 671L, 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 OYW 671L registered?
OYW 671L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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