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RVP 281G

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,607 mi
Last recorded68,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVP 281G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 68,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,395 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 65,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 65,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 64,959 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 64,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 64,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 62,077 miles

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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RVP 281G is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RVP 281G, 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 RVP 281G registered?

RVP 281G is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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