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DPC 24H

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 24H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding or covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Throughout vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension components corroded.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Throughout vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding or covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 89,426 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pies corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to all suspension components

previous welding repairs heavily covered by under seal

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,817 miles

Previous welding repairs throughout.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Previous welding repairs throughout.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,211 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear.

Previous welding repairs throughout.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Nut loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure Bolt loose (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Previous welding repairs throughout.

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,076 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,340 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,908 miles

corrosion staring at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,625 miles

chassis floor has been generaly weld alround

Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,085 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,300 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,403 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,076 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,268 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 8 Aug 2007 75,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,808 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 70,805 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DPC 24H is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 DPC 24H, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DPC 24H is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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