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RWB 707L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,280 mi
Last recorded30,280 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWB 707L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,280 miles

Corrosion on both floor sections

Corrosion on front suspension mountings

Corrosion on rear axle mountings

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake slightly binding

nearside headlamp image taped

Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,280 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on both floor sections

Corrosion on front suspension mountings

Corrosion on rear axle mountings

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Feb 2008 30,278 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on floor + rear suspension mountings

corrosion on front suspension mountings

offside front brake slightly binding

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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RWB 707L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 RWB 707L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RWB 707L?

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What year was RWB 707L registered?

RWB 707L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RWB 707L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWB 707L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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