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RKU 790J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,029 mi
Last recorded82,029 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 790J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 82,029 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 82,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,339 miles

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

please be advised, due to a generous use of underseal it is very difficult to asses the condition of prescribed area's to the underside of the vehicle.

slight corrosion to inner wheel arches rear nearside and offside.

spare tyre perished.

Fail 27 May 2010 80,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

please be advised, due to a generous use of underseal it is very difficult to asses the condition of prescribed area's to the underside of the vehicle.

slight corrosion to inner wheel arches rear nearside and offside.

spare tyre perished.

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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RKU 790J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 RKU 790J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKU 790J registered?

RKU 790J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is RKU 790J safe to buy?

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