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REA 389L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 389L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 30,933 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at steering damper mounting (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,827 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/sf seat belt frayed slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 29,825 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/sf seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 26,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,261 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 19,261 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,788 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 10,776 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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REA 389L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 REA 389L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REA 389L registered?

REA 389L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is REA 389L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 389L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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