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RYG 140L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,406 mi
Last recorded9,406 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYG 140L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,406 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 9,406 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under pedalbox (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,103 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 9,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,647 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 8,645 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 6,840 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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RYG 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYG 140L, 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

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What year was RYG 140L registered?

RYG 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is RYG 140L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYG 140L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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