MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres perished.
Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres perished.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight play in steering box
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Slight play in steering box
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RRD 419M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 RRD 419M, 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.
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What year was RRD 419M registered?
RRD 419M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 1973.
Is RRD 419M safe to buy?
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