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RBH 593L

1973 Volkswagen Bettle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,870 mi
Last recorded11,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Bettle30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 593L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 11,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,032 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 11,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,401 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

split pin missing from n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,104 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 38,103 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,991 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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RBH 593L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 30,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBH 593L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBH 593L registered?

RBH 593L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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