MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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DDP 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 DDP 237K, 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 DDP 237K registered?
DDP 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1972.
Is DDP 237K safe to buy?
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