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RCH 594F

1968 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,553 mi
Last recorded46,553 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Bettle44,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 594F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,542 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,510 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,451 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,451 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front back plates worn through

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,454 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,829 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RCH 594F is a 1968 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 44,829 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCH 594F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCH 594F registered?

RCH 594F is a 1968 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is RCH 594F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 594F shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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