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DPV 245L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,672 mi
Last recorded31,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 31,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Steering linkage fouling touch fouling steering mechanism (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,206 miles

advised slight oil leak

advised slight play front hub bearing

advised spare tyre u/s

Fail 1 Aug 2019 31,160 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised slight oil leak

advised slight play front hub bearing

advised spare tyre u/s

Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,128 miles

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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DPV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPV 245L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPV 245L?

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What year was DPV 245L registered?

DPV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is DPV 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 245L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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