MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake master cylinder looks damp unable to see cause
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear seat back slightly insecure
Slight play in steering
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
steering rack has slight play
N/S/R Brake back plate looks damp -- possible brake fulid leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering linkage
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS
N/S/R Brake back plate looks damp -- possible brake fulid leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering linkage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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RDR 438K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 RDR 438K, 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 438K registered?
RDR 438K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.
Is RDR 438K safe to buy?
The MOT history for RDR 438K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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