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OXJ 323H

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXJ 323H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,072 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,761 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,590 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,773 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 53,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 51,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 51,519 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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OXJ 323H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 57,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXJ 323H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OXJ 323H registered?

OXJ 323H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is OXJ 323H safe to buy?

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