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DLC 172J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 172J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,875 miles

Minor oil leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Inner body brace has slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak push rod tubes ()

Oil leak rear main oil seal ()

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

steering box has minor leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,989 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,991 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in the steering system & steering box

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,758 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in the steering system

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,758 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in the steering system

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 53,790 miles

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

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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DLC 172J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DLC 172J, 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 DLC 172J registered?

DLC 172J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 1971.

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