MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VDL 263K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VDL 263K, 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 VDL 263K registered?
VDL 263K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1972.
Is VDL 263K safe to buy?
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