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DRC 984B

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,234 mi
Last recorded12,234 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRC 984B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 12,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 11,283 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 11,283 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,873 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 10,872 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 9,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,793 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak`s from gearbox and steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,680 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 9,642 miles

slight wear in both top swivels

Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 9,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 9,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,320 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 9,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,297 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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