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DHY 467K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,873 mi
Last recorded49,873 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 467K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,873 miles

Power steering fluid on steering box but no leak found

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,806 miles

Fluid on steering box but no leak found

Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,806 miles

Fluid on steering box but no leak found

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,692 miles

Slight play in steering box and drop arm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,766 miles

o/s inner runner board rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,766 miles

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

o/s inner runner board rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,636 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,847 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,847 miles

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,396 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 47,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,482 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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DHY 467K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DHY 467K, 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.

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What year was DHY 467K registered?

DHY 467K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is DHY 467K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 467K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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