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OVW 961K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,816 mi
Last recorded14,816 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 961K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 14,816 miles

Front Lower body panel corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 14,796 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 14,796 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2017 14,788 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 14,779 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 14,662 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,563 miles

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.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 14,563 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,439 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 14,439 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,079 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,640 miles

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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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.

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