MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear axel pescribed area sliglthy corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axel pescribed area sliglthy corroded
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DMB 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 DMB 463K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DMB 463K registered?
DMB 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.
Is DMB 463K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMB 463K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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