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DBP 784L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,088 mi
Last recorded24,088 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 784L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,088 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,088 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 24,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,907 miles

all brake pipe metal ends are rusty

floorpan is rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floor pan rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 22,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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DBP 784L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBP 784L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBP 784L registered?

DBP 784L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is DBP 784L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBP 784L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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