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5194 DP

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,572 mi
Last recorded35,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5194 DP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 35,572 miles

Nearside Outer Floor / inner sill panel starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 35,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 35,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 18,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 18,748 miles

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)

gear oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,746 miles

Advise nearside front headlamp deflector deteriorated

Advise offside rear inner shaft boot split and leaking oil

Advise top steering colume bush worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,746 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front headlamp deflector deteriorated

Advise offside rear inner shaft boot split

Advise top steering colume bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,666 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 18,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,663 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 19,657 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,638 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 18,638 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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5194 DP is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 5194 DP, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5194 DP registered?

5194 DP is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1970.

Is 5194 DP safe to buy?

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