MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in the rear wheels.
The o/s rear inner wheel arch is rusty.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in the rear wheels.
The o/s rear inner wheel arch is rusty.
knuckle joint on steering shaft
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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DPL 252T is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 DPL 252T, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DPL 252T registered?
DPL 252T is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1996.
Is DPL 252T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPL 252T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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