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DHY 605C

1965 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

33,425 mi
Last recorded33,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Unknown52,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 605C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 33,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 33,072 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Passenger seat missing

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,001 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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DHY 605C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,638 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHY 605C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 61 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DHY 605C?

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What year was DHY 605C registered?

DHY 605C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 6 August 1965.

Is DHY 605C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 605C shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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