MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFM 409L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFM 409L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RFM 409L?
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What year was RFM 409L registered?
RFM 409L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is RFM 409L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFM 409L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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