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RYH 754L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 754L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,468 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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RYH 754L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYH 754L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYH 754L registered?

RYH 754L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for RYH 754L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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