MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r rim slightly damaged
wiring electrics in poor condition
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r rim slightly damaged
Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
bumper insecure
floor corroded front nearside
fuel guage not working
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
no visable movement on front suspension during jacking up or bounce test
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DLB 732J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,200cc 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 DLB 732J, 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 DLB 732J registered?
DLB 732J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1971.
Is DLB 732J safe to buy?
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