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RPJ 284L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 284L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 95,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 95,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 95,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 1,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,020 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,020 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,638 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 94,610 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

hole in n/s/f floor pan steering box knocking slight play in o/s/r hub

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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RPJ 284L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RPJ 284L, 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 RPJ 284L registered?

RPJ 284L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 1973.

Is RPJ 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPJ 284L shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPJ 284L have outstanding finance?

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