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RTB 820L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,304 mi
Last recorded12,304 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTB 820L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 12,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 9,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 9,951 miles

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

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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RTB 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 RTB 820L, 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 54 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 RTB 820L?

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What year was RTB 820L registered?

RTB 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RTB 820L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTB 820L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTB 820L have outstanding finance?

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