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RSX 233M

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,410 mi
Last recorded15,410 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 233M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 15,410 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

secondary anti roll bar pivots loose but not insecure

towbar front mountings are adequate would recommend some modification

Fail 15 May 2017 15,410 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle parcel shelf (3.3.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

secondary anti roll bar pivots loose but not insecure

towbar front mountings are adequate would recommend some modification

Pass 10 May 2016 15,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 15,388 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,154 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 15,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,863 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 13,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,147 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,375 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal use affected by fitment of shelf.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 8,323 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 5,062 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RSX 233M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 RSX 233M, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSX 233M registered?

RSX 233M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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