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166 YUM

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 YUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,856 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,856 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,822 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,079 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,839 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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166 YUM is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 166 YUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 166 YUM?

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What year was 166 YUM registered?

166 YUM is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is 166 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 YUM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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