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VAB 670L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 670L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,478 miles

Corrosion underneath vehicle

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle modified

Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,620 miles

Daytime test carried out,customer confirmed car not to be driven at night or in poor light

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four wings have been removed,no damage or jagged edges at time of test

all of front and rear suspension has corrosion

car has been lowered

thick underseal on all of underside & sill welding repairs!all seems solid

Fail 23 Jul 2013 14,613 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Daytime test carried out,customer confirmed car not to be driven at night or in poor light

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four wings have been removed,no damage or jagged edges at time of test

all of front and rear suspension has corrosion

thick underseal on all of underside & sill welding repairs!all seems solid

Pass 31 Dec 2009 12,482 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 12,479 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,410 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 10,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,689 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 9,687 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VAB 670L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAB 670L, 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 VAB 670L registered?

VAB 670L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is VAB 670L safe to buy?

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