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DGR 466S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGR 466S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,515 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,022 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

starting to corode offside rear by suspension

Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,975 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 70,634 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 70,634 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 70,577 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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DGR 466S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DGR 466S, 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 DGR 466S registered?

DGR 466S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is DGR 466S safe to buy?

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