MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing end panel corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/s/rear weel bearing slight play
O/s/front weel bearing slight play
Slight play in stering component
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SOON.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SOON.
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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RMD 144L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 RMD 144L, 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 RMD 144L registered?
RMD 144L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1973.
Is RMD 144L safe to buy?
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