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DFM 933H

1970 Volkswagen 1300

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,714 mi
Last recorded68,714 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 933H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,714 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracking (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 68,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracking (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,641 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,037 miles

Accelerator sticking

Drivers seat sticking on fore and aft rails

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight gearbox oil weepage on nearside rear axle seal

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,037 miles

Accelerator sticking

Drivers seat sticking on fore and aft rails

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight gearbox oil weepage on nearside rear axle seal

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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DFM 933H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFM 933H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFM 933H registered?

DFM 933H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 20 January 1970.

Is DFM 933H safe to buy?

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