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RFM 857L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,087 mi
Last recorded32,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 857L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,554 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside headlamp damaged, function not impaired.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside headlamp damaged, function not impaired.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,592 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,747 miles

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

slight play steering box arm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 18,310 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper insecure

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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RFM 857L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 857L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFM 857L registered?

RFM 857L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is RFM 857L safe to buy?

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