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RLR 190L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,324 mi
Last recorded41,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 190L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,324 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,373 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 41,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,473 miles

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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RLR 190L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RLR 190L, 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 RLR 190L registered?

RLR 190L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1973.

Is RLR 190L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 190L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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