MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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))
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
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
Previous welding repairs throughout.
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.
Gearbox mounting defective Rear.
Previous welding repairs throughout.
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 ()
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion staring at rear
chassis floor has been generaly weld alround
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)
Oil leak
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor
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
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)
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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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