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RAR 483L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,918 mi
Last recorded3,918 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 483L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 3,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 3,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 3,918 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2015 3,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 3,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 3,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,381 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 3,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 2,957 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 2,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 1,952 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight play at steering shaft top bush

Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,582 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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RAR 483L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 RAR 483L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAR 483L registered?

RAR 483L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 1973.

Is RAR 483L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 483L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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