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1005 VW

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,348 mi
Last recorded15,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1005 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 15,348 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal completely covered underside from front to rear in underseal. all areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,218 miles

Oil leak ()

general welding repairs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,551 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 13,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 7,836 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 7,831 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 66,903 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 1,458 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 1,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,090 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,090 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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1005 VW is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 1005 VW, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1005 VW registered?

1005 VW is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 1973.

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