MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of rear axil front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside rear facing panels hold
nearside lower inner wing/ floor hold
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside rear facing panels hold
nearside lower inner wing/ floor hold
slight play in steering idler
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DBP 279G is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 DBP 279G, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DBP 279G registered?
DBP 279G is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1990.
Is DBP 279G safe to buy?
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