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RYH 830L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 830L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. both (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAT MOUNT SPLIT ON FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,823 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,805 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,688 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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RYH 830L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYH 830L, 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 RYH 830L registered?

RYH 830L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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