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RTJ 608M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTJ 608M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,542 miles

rear brake pipes front to rear heavily coated in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,524 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,311 miles

slight corrosion to o/s jacking point and sill

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight corrosion to o/s jacking point and sill

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosoin on front chassis next to anti roll bar

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,240 miles

corrosin to n/s inner body wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,931 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 81,469 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,469 miles

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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RTJ 608M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RTJ 608M, 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 RTJ 608M registered?

RTJ 608M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1973.

Is RTJ 608M safe to buy?

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