MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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DMW 279L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DMW 279L, 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 DMW 279L registered?
DMW 279L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1973.
Is DMW 279L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMW 279L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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