CarVerify

Free Car Check

UYF 625M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

415 mi
Last recorded415 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYF 625M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 367 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 99 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 72 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 9 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,286 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UYF 625M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UYF 625M, 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 UYF 625M?

You can check the full history of UYF 625M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UYF 625M registered?

UYF 625M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is UYF 625M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYF 625M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYF 625M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UYF 625M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.