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DBO 560L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,302 mi
Last recorded3,302 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBO 560L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 3,302 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,807 miles

damage on front no.plate. brake fluid near min. corrosion to a hole n/s/f lower spare wheel well.play in n/s/f lower shock mounting bush. both front upper ball joint boots split.

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint. o/s/f shocker upper bush breaking up.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,027 miles

bind on n/s/r wheel. n/s/f brake flexy pipe has small cut + twisted. play in n/s/f trackrod end. lplay in steering box. both front tyres perishing. heavy perishing o/s/f shock absorber top bushes.

play in n/s/f wiper. deterioration on front no.plate. brake fluid level low. play in n/s/f lower shock bush. heavy corrosion on both rear inner sills.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 2,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

bind on n/s/r wheel. n/s/f brake flexy pipe has small cut + twisted. play in n/s/f trackrod end. lplay in steering box. both front tyres perishing. heavy perishing o/s/f shock absorber top bushes.

play in n/s/f wiper. deterioration on front no.plate. brake fluid level low. play in n/s/f lower shock bush. heavy corrosion on both rear inner sills.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

travel in brake pedal. heavy corrosion n/s/r sill + body structure near horn. o/s/f shock absorber top mount rubber bushes breaking up.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,900 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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DBO 560L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 DBO 560L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBO 560L registered?

DBO 560L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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