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OMH 646E

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMH 646E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,681 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play in inner balljoint

rear tyres tred depth is 3mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 81,068 miles

Slight play in steering box drop link end, Headlights poor.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,672 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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OMH 646E is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 OMH 646E, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMH 646E registered?

OMH 646E is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1983.

Is OMH 646E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMH 646E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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