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DPV 552L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,972 mi
Last recorded44,972 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 552L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle presented was heavely undersealed but appeared solid as far as could be assesed

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,371 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2009 64,371 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,264 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

signs of corrosion at both door steps.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 54,324 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front inner wing corroded and holed,not within a prescribed area.

signs of corrosion at both door steps.

under side of vehicle generally 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 552L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 552L, 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 552L registered?

DPV 552L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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