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RNP 108L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,301 mi
Last recorded47,301 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 108L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R , O/S/F tyres are perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,123 miles

Battery slightly loose

Rear both tyres are perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 470,172 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 470,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f steering rack

Pass 30 May 2012 46,987 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,773 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 45,107 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 45,107 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RNP 108L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNP 108L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNP 108L registered?

RNP 108L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is RNP 108L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 108L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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