MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (2.5.A.1a)
Under body corrosion
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (2.5.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under body corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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RLY 179L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RLY 179L, 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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RLY 179L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1973.
Is RLY 179L safe to buy?
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