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RHX 942L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,254 mi
Last recorded35,254 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 942L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 35,254 miles

o/s/r some corrosion in wheel arch

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,176 miles

front brake hoses very slightly twisted

slight exhaust leak and sleeve slightly incorrectly fitted

steering damper corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,209 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 24,209 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,125 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion on o/s/r suspension panel

slight play in upper ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,403 miles

corrosion found near to offside rear body mountain

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak of fluid around steering box

Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,403 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion found near to offside rear body mountain

slight leak of fluid around steering box

slight misting of fuel found on fuel hose in engine bay.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,689 miles

n/s/f tyre has inner wall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,114 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 7,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 6,307 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r hub appears to be leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2006 5,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S rear brake back plate has oil on it but not effecting brake performance

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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RHX 942L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RHX 942L, 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 RHX 942L registered?

RHX 942L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is RHX 942L safe to buy?

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