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RPF 638L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 638L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,830 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 69,830 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,835 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

vehice underside has general corrosion

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,899 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,846 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,216 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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