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RLT 855R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLT 855R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 930,046 miles

made customer change number plates before test as not spaced correctly

Fail 15 Feb 2008 93,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

made customer change number plates before test as not spaced correctly

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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RLT 855R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLT 855R, 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

How do I check the history of RLT 855R?

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What year was RLT 855R registered?

RLT 855R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 1977.

Is RLT 855R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLT 855R shows 3 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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