MOT Status
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77,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres cracking on tread
advise slight corrosion to rear under body
advise vehicle heavely undersealed
advise corrosion to rear floors
advise all underside of vehicle heavely under sealed
advise corrosion to rear suspention
visual emissions
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
advise all underside of vehicle heavely under sealed
advise corrosion to rear suspention
visual emissions
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
corrosion on rear chassis rails
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
n/s/f and n/s/r shockers damp
wear n/s/f shocker bottom bush
corrosion on rear brake pipes
corrosion on rear chassis rails
n/s/f and n/s/r shockers damp
wear n/s/f shocker bottom bush
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DBD 777K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DBD 777K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DBD 777K registered?
DBD 777K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 1972.
Is DBD 777K safe to buy?
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