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OWM 858S

1978 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWM 858S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear hub oil seals leaking

grease leaking from nearside torsion bar tube seal

no main beam tell-tale

offside rear tyre side wall small blister

oil around steering box

underside heavly undersealed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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OWM 858S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWM 858S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWM 858S registered?

OWM 858S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is OWM 858S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWM 858S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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