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DSF 650L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSF 650L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,855 miles

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,314 miles

both side front wiper baldes split

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,314 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,390 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,390 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,361 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

offside front tyre poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

has slight movement between sector shaft and steering box

nearside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,716 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,580 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,842 miles

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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DSF 650L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSF 650L, 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

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What year was DSF 650L registered?

DSF 650L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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