MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wiring insecure
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wiring insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
speedo cable rubbing on steering on lock to lock
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
speedo cable rubbing on steering on lock to lock
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside heater channel corroded front
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DDF 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 DDF 488L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DDF 488L registered?
DDF 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1972.
Is DDF 488L safe to buy?
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