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RMM 503L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,257 mi
Last recorded42,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMM 503L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2017 42,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

chassis areas corroded

emissions visual check -ok

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,174 miles

chassis areas corroded

rear inner arches corroded

visual emissions -ok

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,534 miles

chassis areas corroded

visual emissions

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,335 miles

chassis areas corroded

oil leaks

steering damper bush/worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,037 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

foot brake @ 55% & hand brake @28%

general corrosion on underside

slight imbalance on front brake

slight wear in steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2013 29,978 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general corrosion on underside

slight wear in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,600 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

wipers sluggish

Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight imbalance rear brakes

wipers sluggish

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,494 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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RMM 503L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RMM 503L, 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 RMM 503L registered?

RMM 503L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1973.

Is RMM 503L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMM 503L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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