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RNK 602M

1973 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,040 mi
Last recorded15,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beatle44,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 602M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 15,040 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside floor carroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,040 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front fuel pipe deteriorated/perished

Offside Front wiper slightly smears windscreen

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 15,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers to slow in operation (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ratchet mechanism does not lock (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front fuel pipe deteriorated/perished

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,893 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 7,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,380 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 2,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 2,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 797 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 788 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2006 99,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 99,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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RNK 602M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 44,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNK 602M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RNK 602M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 13 August 1973.

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