MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front brake pipes corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not part of platform chassis so not considered structural, repair is still recommended
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front brake pipes corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not part of platform chassis so not considered structural, repair is still recommended
both front wheel bearing loose
both rear brake brums out of shape
both sides rear chassis corobed by rear suspension
slight play on steering system
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DBD 788K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 788K, 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 788K registered?
DBD 788K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 1972.
Is DBD 788K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBD 788K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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