MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
front brake discs corroded
front to rear brake pipe from cylinder corroded
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
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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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