MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,146 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
rear welding untidy both sides
steering box slight play
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
rear welding untidy both sides
steering box slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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DBY 542M is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DBY 542M, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DBY 542M registered?
DBY 542M is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 1989.
Is DBY 542M safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBY 542M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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