MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f seat belt twisted
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/front belt twisted
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RLL 347L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RLL 347L, 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 RLL 347L registered?
RLL 347L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.
Is RLL 347L safe to buy?
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