MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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barge boards missing
incufficient repair and slight corrosion to front of vehicle
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
barge boards missing
incufficient repair and slight corrosion to front of vehicle
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s and n/s rear floor/inner wheel arches been repaired and heavily under sealed
slight play in steering box
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RMB 702L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RMB 702L, 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 RMB 702L registered?
RMB 702L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1973.
Is RMB 702L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RMB 702L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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