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DTG 52J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTG 52J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

WHOLE VEHICLE UNDER BODY SEALED

Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,880 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS & OS (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both arms loose (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short behind dash (1.9.2b)

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front suspension low

o/s/r boot lid hinge worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short behind dash (1.9.2b)

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front suspension low

o/s/r boot lid hinge worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Oct 2016 92,827 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position engine cover (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

play in steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,851 miles

Corrosion to front beam axel.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no/plate taped on

n/s and o/s output gaiters split

n/s f seat belt twisted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose leaking supply from tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no/plate taped on

n/s and o/s output gaiters split

n/s f seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,591 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,524 miles

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

all suspension bushes perishing

corrosion to all perscribed areas not considered excessive

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension bushes perishing

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,076 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 74,341 miles

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

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

holes and corosion to nearside floor at front

Pass 7 May 2008 72,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 69,446 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 65,192 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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DTG 52J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 DTG 52J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DTG 52J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 1971.

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