MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
all tyres perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
all tyres perished
all tyres perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all tyres perished
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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RPK 177M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 RPK 177M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RPK 177M registered?
RPK 177M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1974.
Is RPK 177M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPK 177M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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