MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
general corrosion underside of vehicle
rear of engine bay corroaded
vehicle has been undersealed heavily
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
general corrosion underside of vehicle
rear of engine bay corroaded
vehicle has been undersealed heavily
Front Seat guides worn slightly
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Inner Sidewall on tyre worn
Rear chassic corroded slightly
Vehicle has been undersealed
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre rod (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat guides worn slightly
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Inner Sidewall on tyre worn
Rear chassic corroded slightly
Vehicle has been undersealed
Spare tyre defective
vehicle has undersealed
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
vehicle has undersealed
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
vehice underside has general corrosion
vehicle has been undersealed
Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
vehice underside has general corrosion
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Corrosion forming around top shock absorber bushes
Front wheel bearings slight noise??
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake back plate slightly damp but brake performance is good
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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RPF 638L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 RPF 638L, 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 RPF 638L registered?
RPF 638L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.
Is RPF 638L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPF 638L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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