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RBE 660M

1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,285 mi
Last recorded28,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle40,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBE 660M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,285 miles

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes (covered)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,283 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes (covered)

Pass 23 May 2009 25,119 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 25,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear brake back plate slight oil contamination

Pass 22 May 2008 22,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,017 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 19,593 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,588 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,356 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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RBE 660M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 40,306 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBE 660M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBE 660M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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