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RGY 152L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,917 mi
Last recorded23,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler cap sealing washer perished and splitting

rear diff leaking oil

wiring in luggage compartment loose

Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler cap sealing washer perished and splitting

rear brake drum back plates have oil present

rear diff leaking oil

wiring in luggage compartment loose

Pass 13 Dec 2012 20,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heater controls disconected

horn switch dash mounted and is an on/off type

off side headlight reflector deteriorated

off side running board badly deteriorated

oil leak from the rear axle/gearbox/hub seals

rear stability bar removed (not an anti roll bar)

the seat belts are secured through the floor and not the body

Fail 1 Dec 2012 20,775 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heater controls disconected

horn switch dash mounted and is an on/off type

off side headlight reflector deteriorated

off side running board badly deteriorated

oil leak from the rear axle/gearbox/hub seals

rear stability bar removed (not an anti roll bar)

the seat belts are secured through the floor and not the body

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,579 miles

advise brake inspection.......

general light under body corrosion.....

play at n/s/f wheel .....

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,575 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 7,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf floor pan corroded

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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RGY 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGY 152L, 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 RGY 152L registered?

RGY 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is RGY 152L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGY 152L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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