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RTK 219K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,990 mi
Last recorded1,990 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 219K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 1,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 1,928 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 1,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 1,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 1,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 1,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 1,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 1,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,449 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 1,449 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 1,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 1,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 1,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,733 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 99,720 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,128 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,128 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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RTK 219K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RTK 219K, 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.

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What year was RTK 219K registered?

RTK 219K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is RTK 219K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTK 219K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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