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RYA 354L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,122 mi
Last recorded61,122 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYA 354L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,122 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 61,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 52,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 52,589 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,152 miles

o/s fromt wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s fromt wheel bearing slight noise

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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RYA 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RYA 354L, 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 RYA 354L registered?

RYA 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is RYA 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYA 354L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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