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RGW 309L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 309L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,489 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,493 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 70,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,973 miles

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

rear vin plate close tolimit

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,806 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,806 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,742 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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RGW 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGW 309L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGW 309L registered?

RGW 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is RGW 309L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 309L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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