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6373 VU

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,069 mi
Last recorded27,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6373 VU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,069 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,031 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,954 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,926 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion at rear of nearside front inner wheel arch

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,580 miles

slight corrosion on offside inner wheel arch

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 26,328 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,679 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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6373 VU is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 6373 VU, 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 6373 VU registered?

6373 VU is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is 6373 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6373 VU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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