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RMB 702L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMB 702L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,537 miles

barge boards missing

incufficient repair and slight corrosion to front of vehicle

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,259 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 47,911 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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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?

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