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DGJ 639S

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 639S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,091 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,338 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,902 miles

Both offside and nearside exhaust brackets deteriorated however exhaust system still adequately supported

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,409 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside exhaust bracket deteriorated however exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,727 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,524 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

egr warning light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,341 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,026 miles

slight play nearside front suspention leg

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 83,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,873 miles

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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DGJ 639S is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 DGJ 639S, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGJ 639S registered?

DGJ 639S is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is DGJ 639S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 639S shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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