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DBY 734M

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,205 mi
Last recorded59,205 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 734M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 59,205 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 58,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,825 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,825 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2008 58,825 miles

drivers seatback outter pivot bolt appears loose.

o/s door mirror loose.

o/s rear upper suspention bump stop missing.

Fail 14 May 2008 58,825 miles

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.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 58,825 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 734M registered?

DBY 734M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is DBY 734M safe to buy?

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