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ORC 898P

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 898P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,497 miles

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle corroded in general.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 26,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear axle beam. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to rear axle beam. marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle corroded in general.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 23,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 21,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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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ORC 898P is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 ORC 898P, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ORC 898P registered?

ORC 898P is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1981.

Is ORC 898P safe to buy?

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