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FWX 575L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 575L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,420 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 70,420 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

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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FWX 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWX 575L, 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

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What year was FWX 575L registered?

FWX 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FWX 575L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 575L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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