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RUY 990L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,287 mi
Last recorded25,287 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 990L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 25,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 23,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,936 miles

play at top of steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play at top of steering column

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,642 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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RUY 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RUY 990L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUY 990L registered?

RUY 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is RUY 990L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 990L shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUY 990L have outstanding finance?

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