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DHO 568K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,577 mi
Last recorded13,577 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 568K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,577 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 13,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,473 miles

nearside and offside inner wheel arches slight †corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2006 13,473 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DHO 568K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 DHO 568K, 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 55 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 DHO 568K registered?

DHO 568K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 1971.

Is DHO 568K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHO 568K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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