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DGK 103S

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,165 mi
Last recorded25,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 103S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 25,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,051 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,650 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 22,650 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,650 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,650 miles

exhaust emissions to high as per print out

Fail 6 Nov 2008 22,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust emissions to high as per print out

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,475 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bad engine oil leek off side rear drive shaft gaiter worn and split. damaged to off side rear bumper and bodywork

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,460 miles

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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DGK 103S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGK 103S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGK 103S registered?

DGK 103S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is DGK 103S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 103S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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