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AAK 795L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,678 mi
Last recorded34,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 795L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 32,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,433 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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AAK 795L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AAK 795L, 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 AAK 795L?

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What year was AAK 795L registered?

AAK 795L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is AAK 795L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAK 795L shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAK 795L have outstanding finance?

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