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RYN 922L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,558 mi
Last recorded87,558 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 922L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,399 miles

Advise o/s/f brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,382 miles

Advise slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 87,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,075 miles

Advise very slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,032 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,013 miles

Advise front fog lamp wiring rubbing on front bumper

Advise slight top seal seepage from front suspension struts

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside front lower ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 86,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,855 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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RYN 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RYN 922L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYN 922L registered?

RYN 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is RYN 922L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYN 922L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYN 922L have outstanding finance?

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