MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under pedalbox (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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)
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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.
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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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