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DTO 268B

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,253 mi
Last recorded53,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 268B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,253 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal has travel

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,539 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 49,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 49,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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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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