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DLJ 504L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,976 mi
Last recorded48,976 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 504L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,976 miles

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

front spare wheel well corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,006 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,208 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,855 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 25,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 19,964 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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DLJ 504L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 DLJ 504L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLJ 504L registered?

DLJ 504L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is DLJ 504L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 504L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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