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RSB 124S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSB 124S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,486 miles

vehicle under body corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 63,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

. † † † † † † vehicle under body corroded and heavily undersealed.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,281 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 63,281 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle body corroded.

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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RSB 124S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 RSB 124S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RSB 124S?

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What year was RSB 124S registered?

RSB 124S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 1978.

Is RSB 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSB 124S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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