MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed catching on wheel (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
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RRA 130K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 RRA 130K, 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 RRA 130K registered?
RRA 130K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 1971.
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