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RYO 518R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 518R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,100 miles

Both front seats slightly insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight corrosion on sills, wheel arches and chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seats slightly insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight corrosion on sills, wheel arches and chassis

Pass 18 May 2012 90,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

nearside and offside front seats slightly lose on runners

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre has slight damge to side wall

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

offside door mirrior slightly detoirated

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,033 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 90,033 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 89,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RYO 518R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYO 518R, 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 RYO 518R registered?

RYO 518R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1977.

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