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BRB 917L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,724 mi
Last recorded49,724 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 917L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,419 miles

slight bind on o/s rear road wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 47,764 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 47,503 miles

both seat belts twisted

fuel cap rubber seal split

very slight play o/s/f wheel area

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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BRB 917L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BRB 917L, 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 BRB 917L?

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What year was BRB 917L registered?

BRB 917L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is BRB 917L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRB 917L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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