MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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RBK 786J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 RBK 786J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RBK 786J registered?
RBK 786J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 1971.
Is RBK 786J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBK 786J 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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