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RBY 670K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 670K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 91,816 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 91,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2018 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyrewearing on inner edge

Steering damper

Fail 3 Jun 2017 89,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyrewearing on inner edge

Steering damper

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,515 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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RBY 670K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 RBY 670K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 670K registered?

RBY 670K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is RBY 670K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 670K shows 9 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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