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DLW 639C

1965 Volkswagen Unknown

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Unknown52,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 639C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,627 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) crossmember bolts loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,647 miles

ALL tyres splitting

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play BOTH front hub bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 52,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL tyres splitting

BOTH front wheel bearings noisy

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play BOTH front hub bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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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DLW 639C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLW 639C, 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 DLW 639C?

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What year was DLW 639C registered?

DLW 639C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 12 March 1965.

Is DLW 639C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLW 639C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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