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DPV 867L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 867L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,122 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,061 miles

O/S/R Bump Stop Missing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Bump Stop Missing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,992 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,924 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,047 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 89,047 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

inlet manifold sleeves split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,654 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

door restraint broken

slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes

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 867L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 867L, 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 867L?

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What year was DPV 867L registered?

DPV 867L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is DPV 867L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 867L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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