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DHN 976T

2021 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,419 mi
Last recorded23,419 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 976T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2021
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 23,419 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 20,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,388 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 18,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner track rod no visible locking device

Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,228 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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DHN 976T is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHN 976T, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DHN 976T registered?

DHN 976T is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2021.

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