MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all welds heavely under sealed
both rear tyre @ limits
floor under seat starting to corrode
n/s/f floor under bonnet rotton but not a fail
no chassis plate fitted but number nr rear seat
several parts of vehicle starting to corrode
slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint
some free play in steering
some play in o/s & n/s/f suspention/steering
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyre @ limits
floor under seat starting to corrode
n/s/f floor under bonnet rotton but not a fail
no chassis plate fitted but number nr rear seat
several parts of vehicle starting to corrode
slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint
some free play in steering
some play in o/s & n/s/f suspention/steering
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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DOP 713K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 DOP 713K, 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 DOP 713K registered?
DOP 713K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is DOP 713K safe to buy?
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