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RRN 580K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,535 mi
Last recorded21,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 580K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension lowered

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 411,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 411,033 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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RRN 580K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RRN 580K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRN 580K registered?

RRN 580K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is RRN 580K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRN 580K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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