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DUY 260S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

11,130 mi
Last recorded11,130 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 260S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 11,130 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,273 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear within suspension area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 11,076 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 11,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 10,933 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 10,933 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 10,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 10,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 10,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 10,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre had 20psi only

Fail 12 Nov 2015 10,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre had 20psi only

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,125 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 10,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,948 miles

front floor corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 9,906 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floor corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,710 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREADS AND SIDEWALLS

STEERING RUBBER COUPLING,AS SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 17 Sep 2012 9,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

STEERING RUBBER COUPLING,AS SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,070 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 9,057 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 88,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 8,506 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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DUY 260S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 DUY 260S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUY 260S registered?

DUY 260S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is DUY 260S safe to buy?

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