MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/S/F headlamp mounting in wing excessively corroded.
drivers side seat slightly insecure
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
Offside and nearside rear body structure corrosion close to mounting points must be kept under observation
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
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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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