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DCK 118C

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 118C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,132 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DCK 118C is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 DCK 118C, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DCK 118C?

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What year was DCK 118C registered?

DCK 118C is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is DCK 118C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 118C shows 6 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.

Does DCK 118C have outstanding finance?

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