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DGF 590S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 590S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,735 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

incorrect fuel pipe used underneth vehicle.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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DGF 590S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 DGF 590S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGF 590S registered?

DGF 590S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is DGF 590S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGF 590S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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