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RGW 293L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 293L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,555 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,050 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,096 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 67,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2006

Underside of vehicle in general poor condition

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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RGW 293L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RGW 293L, 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 RGW 293L registered?

RGW 293L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is RGW 293L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 293L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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