MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to nearside front of sill
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s/r tyre losing shape
o/s headlamp lens cracked and pattern poor
slight play in steering joints
wipers poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s/r tyre losing shape
o/s headlamp lens cracked and pattern poor
slight play in steering joints
wipers poor
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFN 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DFN 956L, 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 DFN 956L registered?
DFN 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1972.
Is DFN 956L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFN 956L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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