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RGW 323L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 323L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brakes just within limits, front low

Fail 25 Aug 2020 77,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead under, rear seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead ,under rear seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brakes just within limits, front low

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,158 miles

chassis rust present

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,393 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing touching on ; inside tyre to steering (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,131 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,823 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 75,822 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,517 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n.s.r brake binding

slight play in o.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,264 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,988 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,627 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,946 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 73,945 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RGW 323L, 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 323L registered?

RGW 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 1973.

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