MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all underbody heavily under sealed
all under body under sealed
general body condition has corrosion showing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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DFW 227L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DFW 227L, 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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How do I check the history of DFW 227L?
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What year was DFW 227L registered?
DFW 227L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1972.
Is DFW 227L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFW 227L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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