MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre outer outer wall perished
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
slight corrosion offside front floor section
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
slight corrosion offside rear floor section
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)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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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.
Is RWR 588K safe to buy?
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