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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
various bodywork damage and corrosion †o/s front wing damaged †roof gutters corroded †n/s running board
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKD 517N is a 1974 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKD 517N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RKD 517N?
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What year was RKD 517N registered?
RKD 517N is a 1974 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1974.
Is RKD 517N safe to buy?
The MOT history for RKD 517N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RKD 517N have outstanding finance?
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