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RHV 432L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,877 mi
Last recorded33,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 432L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 33,285 miles

general corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,285 miles

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

Oil leak

general corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,170 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 28,109 miles

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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RHV 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RHV 432L, 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 RHV 432L registered?

RHV 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is RHV 432L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHV 432L shows 6 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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