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DRJ 615L

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,077 mi
Last recorded98,077 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 615L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,539 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,219 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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DRJ 615L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 DRJ 615L, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRJ 615L registered?

DRJ 615L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is DRJ 615L safe to buy?

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