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RDR 437K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDR 437K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 55,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,575 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 54,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,095 miles

ADVISE O/S+N/S FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE O/S+N/S FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 18 May 2007 53,081 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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RDR 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RDR 437K, 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.

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What year was RDR 437K registered?

RDR 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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