MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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DDW 215L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DDW 215L, 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 DDW 215L registered?
DDW 215L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
Is DDW 215L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DDW 215L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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