MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed Engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
not all fuel hose joins have clips fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
not all fuel hose joins have clips fitted
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front nearside body mount bolt not fully tightened
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
track rod ends rubber covers split
both outer tie rod ends have splir dust boots
carb suffering from icing whilst engine cold
front seat runner bushes worn
fuel cap seal perrished
minor buckle on o/s/f inner road wheel
minor exhaust blow (from o/s h/exch - rear box)
minor play in rear wheel bearings
minor weap from steering damper
o/s/r tyre perrishing
play at steering wheel
requires new speedo cable
steering box worn and 'klunky'
wrong h/lamps fitted to vehicle (at end of adjustment range)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seatback outter pivot bolt appears loose.
o/s door mirror loose.
o/s rear upper suspention bump stop missing.
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
drivers seatback outter pivot bolt appears loose.
o/s door mirror loose.
o/s rear upper suspention bump stop missing.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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DBY 734M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 734M, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DBY 734M registered?
DBY 734M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1994.
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