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RKA 114T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,998 mi
Last recorded5,998 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKA 114T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 5,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 5,964 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2014 5,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 5,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 5,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 5,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 5,278 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,729 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 4,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside brake hose ferrules 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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RKA 114T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 RKA 114T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKA 114T registered?

RKA 114T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 1978.

Is RKA 114T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKA 114T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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