MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front upper shock absorber bushes are deteriorating
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
No rear engine cover fitted
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside and nearside sills are beginning to corrode
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both front upper shock absorber bushes are deteriorating
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
No rear engine cover fitted
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside and nearside sills are beginning to corrode
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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DDP 973K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 973K, 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 973K registered?
DDP 973K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1972.
Is DDP 973K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DDP 973K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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