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RPD 859L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,113 mi
Last recorded63,113 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPD 859L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,278 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,136 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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RPD 859L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPD 859L, 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

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What year was RPD 859L registered?

RPD 859L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is RPD 859L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPD 859L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPD 859L have outstanding finance?

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