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DPL 84T

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 84T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,781 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 73,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 83,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,370 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,014 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,235 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 81,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 81,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

egr warning light on

handbrake warning light not working

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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DPL 84T is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 84T, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DPL 84T registered?

DPL 84T is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is DPL 84T safe to buy?

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