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RMK 720L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,976 mi
Last recorded57,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 720L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,976 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2016 55,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,483 miles

All welding repairs are covered with underseal

vehicle has had previous welding and been covered with under seal

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,481 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has had previous welding and been covered with under seal

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,955 miles

Front axel has had welding repairs done

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,881 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,145 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 44,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,337 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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RMK 720L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RMK 720L, 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

How do I check the history of RMK 720L?

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What year was RMK 720L registered?

RMK 720L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is RMK 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMK 720L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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