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RUF 523M

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 523M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,927 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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RUF 523M is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 RUF 523M, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUF 523M?

You can check the full history of RUF 523M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RUF 523M registered?

RUF 523M is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is RUF 523M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 523M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUF 523M have outstanding finance?

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