MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,763 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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RGL 118M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RGL 118M, 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 RGL 118M registered?
RGL 118M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 1973.
Is RGL 118M safe to buy?
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