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RYM 68L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 68L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,951 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,675 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RYM 68L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RYM 68L, 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 RYM 68L registered?

RYM 68L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is RYM 68L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYM 68L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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