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RPR 223K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,606 mi
Last recorded34,606 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 223K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 34,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both lower door pillers have some corrosion

n/s and o/s rearbody is excesivly corroded most of the body mounting points have been welded some only just up to standard and some with advanced corrosion

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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RPR 223K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 RPR 223K, 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 54 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 RPR 223K registered?

RPR 223K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 1972.

Is RPR 223K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 223K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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