MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,253 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Upper Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal has travel
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pedal has travel
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
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DTO 268B is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 DTO 268B, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DTO 268B registered?
DTO 268B is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1982.
Is DTO 268B safe to buy?
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