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DBK 707C

1965 Volkswagen 1300

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBK 707C
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,600 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody general chassis and suspensions corrosion

Fail 26 May 2017 83,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside rear inner panels next to the engine (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear bumper mounting panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 82,954 miles

minor engine oil leak

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,546 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 74,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 74,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F track rod end slight lift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,574 miles

O/S/F track rod end slight lift

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,784 miles

Slight lift in O/S/F track rod end

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,589 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 71,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s+n/s upper and lower suspension joints worn <require attension>

Pass 18 Feb 2006 69,172 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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DBK 707C is a 1965 Volkswagen 1300 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBK 707C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 61 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBK 707C registered?

DBK 707C is a 1965 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is DBK 707C safe to buy?

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