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DPV 246L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,891 mi
Last recorded43,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 246L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,891 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding on limit and goes beneath undertray

o\s front steering arm dust cover worn

o\s rear foot and hand brake just efficient

passenger front seat slightly loose

play in noisy steering box

surface corrosion in places all over

Fail 11 Jun 2014 43,890 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding on limit and goes beneath undertray

o\s front steering arm dust cover worn

passenger front seat slightly loose

play in noisy steering box

surface corrosion in places all over

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,804 miles

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipe from cylinder corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2011 43,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipe from cylinder corroded

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 246L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DPV 246L, 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.

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What year was DPV 246L registered?

DPV 246L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is DPV 246L safe to buy?

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