MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes not fully inspected as heavily undersealed.
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DGH 218S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DGH 218S, 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.
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How do I check the history of DGH 218S?
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What year was DGH 218S registered?
DGH 218S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is DGH 218S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DGH 218S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DGH 218S have outstanding finance?
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