MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
bonnet cant be opened
nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding
nearside and offside rear seat belts retract slowly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RGS 432J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 RGS 432J, 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 RGS 432J registered?
RGS 432J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is RGS 432J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RGS 432J 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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