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RHX 970L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 970L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,531 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,890 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,357 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,059 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

seal on fuel cap in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,290 miles

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,513 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,677 miles

vehicle heavly undercoated.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 57,911 miles

front no plate broken

play in both front wheels

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 970L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 970L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHX 970L?

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What year was RHX 970L registered?

RHX 970L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is RHX 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHX 970L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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