MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,816 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower body panel corroded.
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Central Front Lower FLOOR PAN RUSTED
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven no efficiency (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVW 961K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVW 961K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OVW 961K registered?
OVW 961K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 24 August 1971.
Is OVW 961K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVW 961K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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