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DVY 474K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

8,459 mi
Last recorded8,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVY 474K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 8,459 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,267 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 7,697 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,586 miles

all underside has had extensive welding repairs most covered by seam sealer so can not tell of quality of repairs

Fail 21 Jun 2011 7,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 7,248 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,145 miles

front hub mounting point slight wear.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,145 miles

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.

Fail 27 May 2009 7,138 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2008 6,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 6,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 6,665 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 6,313 miles

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

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

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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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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What year was DVY 474K registered?

DVY 474K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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