MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn uneven
corrosion and corrosion repairs to underside of vehicle
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre treads worn un enen
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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DRJ 844L is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 DRJ 844L, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DRJ 844L registered?
DRJ 844L is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1989.
Is DRJ 844L safe to buy?
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