MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lots off surface corrossion on suspension components
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lots off surface corrossion on suspension components
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion on bottom of both front door pillars
slight corrosion on various parts of floor pan
old weld patches poor quality
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
ferrules on all four brake flex hoses rusting
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DDH 862L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 862L, 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 862L registered?
DDH 862L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 1973.
Is DDH 862L safe to buy?
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