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RWR 588K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,626 mi
Last recorded94,626 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWR 588K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 94,626 miles

Offside Front tyre outer outer wall perished

Fail 24 May 2016 94,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre outer outer wall perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,427 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 94,275 miles

Centre Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,261 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,253 miles

slight corrosion offside front floor section

Fail 14 Sep 2010 94,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion offside front floor section

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,183 miles

slight corrosion offside rear floor section

Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,183 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 94,156 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,670 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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RWR 588K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 RWR 588K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWR 588K registered?

RWR 588K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 1972.

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