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RGR 776J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGR 776J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2007 47,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle generally corroded underside.

Pass 8 May 2006 41,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 41,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Corroded generally underside.

Pass 25 May 2005 35,569 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 35,565 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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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RGR 776J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 RGR 776J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGR 776J registered?

RGR 776J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is RGR 776J safe to buy?

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