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ROT 548M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,304 mi
Last recorded40,304 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROT 548M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 40,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 39,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 39,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,224 miles

slight play ns track-rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,918 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 38,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside tie road slightly play.oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2018 38,376 miles

slight play ns steering joints

Pass 9 Sep 2017 37,723 miles

very slight play ns steering joints

Pass 20 Aug 2016 36,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 36,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,225 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,014 miles

both rear tyre heavily perished

movement in steering system

repairs to near side fornt under wheel arch area

under side under sealed

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,014 miles

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

both rear tyre heavily perished

movement in steering system

repairs to near side fornt under wheel arch area

under side under sealed

Pass 23 May 2007 34,970 miles

tyres cracking around edges

Fail 21 May 2007 34,966 miles

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

tyres cracking around edges

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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ROT 548M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ROT 548M, 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 ROT 548M registered?

ROT 548M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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