MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear hub leaking oil
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
nearside rear hub leaking oil
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
n/s/r oil seal slight leak on drum
Nearside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brakes out of adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play at offside front wheel (side to side)
slight play at offside front wheel (side to side)
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RFM 256L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 RFM 256L, 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 RFM 256L registered?
RFM 256L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1973.
Is RFM 256L safe to buy?
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