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OPU 605M

1974 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,885 mi
Last recorded62,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 605M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,885 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor rotton (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear floor corroded and holes in sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure hand brake lever does not stay up on its own (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

play in steering box found

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,392 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle body mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle beam at both nearside & offside mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undertray panel from front axle to body (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle body mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all four wheels sticking out past mud guards

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,472 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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OPU 605M is a 1974 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPU 605M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OPU 605M is a 1974 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 4 February 1974.

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