MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)
oil l leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion cosmetic
presenter adviced
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion cosmetic
presenter adviced
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under side of car has been muti welded and hevey seam sealer
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VBY 917L 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 VBY 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.
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What year was VBY 917L registered?
VBY 917L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 1973.
Is VBY 917L safe to buy?
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