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RTK 909K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,011 mi
Last recorded15,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 909K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,011 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,877 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT SLIGHT WEAK

BOTH SIDE FRONT TRUCK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHT WORN

HAND BRAKE SLIGHT WEAK

Pass 23 May 2013 14,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 14,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,173 miles

advise on condition of upper and lower ball joint rubber covers on front suspension monitor

advise on front passenger seat mounting has minor movement monitor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,449 miles

Front suspension lower torsion bar offside end slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front suspension lower torsion bar offside end slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,883 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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RTK 909K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 909K, 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

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What year was RTK 909K registered?

RTK 909K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is RTK 909K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTK 909K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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