MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in the n/s front wheels.
Slight play in the steering.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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RWP 643L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 RWP 643L, 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 RWP 643L registered?
RWP 643L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 1973.
Is RWP 643L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RWP 643L 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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