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DGR 457S

1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGR 457S
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2010 83,215 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

all the welding has been marked in yellow that needs to be fixed as advised to the customer

Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,858 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,027 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,026 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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DGR 457S is a 1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGR 457S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGR 457S is a 1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 7 February 1978.

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