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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle body mounting points (2.4.A.3)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was OPU 605M registered?
OPU 605M is a 1974 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 4 February 1974.
Is OPU 605M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPU 605M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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