MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all lower and upper suspension arm bushes are age cracking
both front brake hoses are age cracking
corrosion to underside of vehicle
front beam corroded
Corrosion to front axle beam
Free play in steering box
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hub oil seal weeping slightly
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and to body
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Different size tyres fitted front to rear
Front axel beam has had welding repairs to it
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to floor pan
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corosion to underside of vehicle
signs of welding repairs to underside of vehicle
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RPX 477K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 RPX 477K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RPX 477K registered?
RPX 477K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.
Is RPX 477K safe to buy?
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