MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)
both stop lights dim
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure drag link end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure drag link end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted offside front tyre fouling on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)
both stop lights dim
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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DEY 551C is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 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 DEY 551C, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DEY 551C registered?
DEY 551C is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2016.
Is DEY 551C safe to buy?
The MOT history for DEY 551C shows 3 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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