MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills/floors (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills/floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all underside has had extensive welding repairs most covered by seam sealer so can not tell of quality of repairs
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all underside has had extensive welding repairs most covered by seam sealer so can not tell of quality of repairs
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
front hub mounting point slight wear.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres cracked.
front hub mounting point slight wear.
n/s/f tyre low on tread.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
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DVY 474K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 DVY 474K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DVY 474K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1972.
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