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RYT 432L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,661 mi
Last recorded5,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 432L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 5,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 8,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,262 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

due to vehicle mods.front indicators less visible when headlamps on dip beam.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 4,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

due to vehicle mods.front indicators less visible when headlamps on dip beam.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,420 miles

Due to vehicle modifications, front indicators less visible when headlamps on dip beam

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 3,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Due to vehicle modifications, front indicators less visible when headlamps on dip beam

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 49,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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RYT 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RYT 432L, 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 RYT 432L registered?

RYT 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 1973.

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