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RFX 766R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,834 mi
Last recorded33,834 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 766R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 33,834 miles

Tyres cracked/deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2017 33,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Tyres cracked/deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,516 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front , both not visible when headlamps on , no refractive lenses. (1.4.A.2h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Frame n/s upright. (2.4.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Very dull , not able to see if on. (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

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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RFX 766R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 RFX 766R, 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 49 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 RFX 766R registered?

RFX 766R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 1977.

Is RFX 766R safe to buy?

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