MOT Status
Mileage
87,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
interior mirror insecure
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DDG 506L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 DDG 506L, 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 DDG 506L registered?
DDG 506L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1972.
Is DDG 506L safe to buy?
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