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RDL 892J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,793 mi
Last recorded58,793 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 892J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 58,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,674 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 55,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,166 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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RDL 892J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 RDL 892J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDL 892J registered?

RDL 892J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1970.

Is RDL 892J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 892J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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