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RVC 787M

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,922 mi
Last recorded13,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 787M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,922 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,444 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 8,409 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leaking from n/s shaft housing bellows

vehicle has lots off rust in underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight binding nearside front

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,961 miles

Near side heat exchanger incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No air filter fitted

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,961 miles

Near side heat exchanger incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No air filter fitted

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,292 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 75,292 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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RVC 787M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVC 787M, 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.

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What year was RVC 787M registered?

RVC 787M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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The MOT history for RVC 787M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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