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RWW 620L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 620L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,369 miles

offside front brake back plate damaged and corroded.may need repairing or replacement

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,140 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,128 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiring under the front bonnet needs tidying

Pass 27 May 2014 34,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 May 2014 34,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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RWW 620L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RWW 620L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWW 620L?

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What year was RWW 620L registered?

RWW 620L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is RWW 620L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWW 620L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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