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RGC 721L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,559 mi
Last recorded33,559 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 721L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,559 miles

corrosion on under sills both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,404 miles

offside chassis corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,624 miles

brake hoses poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,240 miles

n/s handbrake performance poor

n/s headlamp pattern diffused

n/s/f a pillar holed by corrosion

rear brake hoses poor

Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

headlamp patterns diffused

n/s/f and o/s/r brake hoses are old

Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,401 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis rails corroded (not within prescribed areas)

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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RGC 721L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RGC 721L, 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 RGC 721L registered?

RGC 721L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is RGC 721L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGC 721L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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