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DEY 551C

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEY 551C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,751 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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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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