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RNK 453H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,410 mi
Last recorded9,410 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 453H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 9,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 2,463 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body floor pans/areas corroded.

Fail 5 May 2011 2,457 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body floor pans/areas corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 2,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under vehicle is very rusty.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 2,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 2,343 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2006 2,304 miles

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all under side of vehicle is very rusty and repaired area's are very rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2006 2,298 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all under side of vehicle is very rusty and repaired area's are very rusty

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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RNK 453H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 RNK 453H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNK 453H registered?

RNK 453H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 1970.

Is RNK 453H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNK 453H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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