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RGY 323L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,402 mi
Last recorded29,402 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 323L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,402 miles

Front slight noise heard whilst checking wheel bearings, not rough

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both-offside worst (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside worst (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 29,402 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front slight noise heard whilst checking wheel bearings, not rough

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both-offside worst (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both - nearside worst (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,857 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,047 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 28,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,481 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RGY 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 RGY 323L registered?

RGY 323L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is RGY 323L safe to buy?

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