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DHN 511H

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,344 mi
Last recorded36,344 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 511H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,344 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

speedo cable fouling wheel

Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

speedo cable fouling wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,875 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,875 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at engine

slight oil leak at nearside rear hub

Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at engine

slight oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,979 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at nearside rear hub

Fail 11 Aug 2010 30,979 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear drum has a fluid leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,905 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear drum has a fluid leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,750 miles

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

oil leak

slight oil sweat at nearside rear brake drum

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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DHN 511H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 DHN 511H, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHN 511H registered?

DHN 511H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is DHN 511H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 511H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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