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DDH 847H

1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

9,631 mi
Last recorded9,631 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Beetle46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 847H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 9,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 9,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 9,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 8,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 8,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 8,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 8,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 7,900 miles

n/s/r foot / hand brake efforts low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 4,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 4,538 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,764 miles

slight play in both front axle bushs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,296 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s/r brake back plates starting to corrod

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/r flexy hose ferruls

Fail 24 Feb 2006 91,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 847H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 DDH 847H, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DDH 847H?

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What year was DDH 847H registered?

DDH 847H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1969.

Is DDH 847H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDH 847H shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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