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RUV 336L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,751 mi
Last recorded30,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 336L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 30,564 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,407 miles

N/s door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,214 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise general vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2012 30,182 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise general vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,074 miles

engine oil leaks

slight play in strg box

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,768 miles

Front brake pipes (metal) slightly rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

O/S/R inner wheel arch starting to rust needs attention

Oil leak under car

Rear brake (pipes) metal slightly rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,510 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 28,510 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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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RUV 336L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUV 336L, 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 RUV 336L registered?

RUV 336L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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