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DDH 505L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 505L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,180 miles

O/S/F headlamp mounting in wing excessively corroded.

drivers side seat slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

drivers side seat slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,837 miles

Offside and nearside rear body structure corrosion close to mounting points must be kept under observation

Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside rear body structure corrosion close to mounting point must be kept under observation

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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DDH 505L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 DDH 505L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDH 505L registered?

DDH 505L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is DDH 505L safe to buy?

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