MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip deteriorated (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip deteriorated (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both king pins slight wear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak`s from gearbox and steering box
gearbox oil leak
slight wear in both top swivels
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers not 100% efficient
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DRC 984B is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 DRC 984B, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DRC 984B registered?
DRC 984B is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1972.
Is DRC 984B safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRC 984B shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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