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RMG 930L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMG 930L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022
Pass 11 Aug 2021 682 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020
Fail 21 Aug 2020

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 25 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front wiring chafing around headstock

Central Rear slight oil leak

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear driveshaft split pins missing

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear driveshaft split pins missing

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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RMG 930L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RMG 930L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMG 930L registered?

RMG 930L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is RMG 930L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMG 930L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMG 930L have outstanding finance?

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