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DTA 884L

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 884L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 61,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 16,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyrs perished on sidewalls

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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DTA 884L is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DTA 884L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTA 884L registered?

DTA 884L is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DTA 884L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTA 884L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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