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RDR 610K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDR 610K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,748 miles

underside of body has light vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,563 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,459 miles

Steering box has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,708 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 610K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 610K, 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 RDR 610K registered?

RDR 610K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is RDR 610K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDR 610K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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