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VCO 676M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,697 mi
Last recorded8,697 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 676M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,285 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 26,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 26,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight drag on nsr brake

steering damper has a light mist of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,284 miles

slight drag on nsr brake

steering damper has a light mist of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,273 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
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VCO 676M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCO 676M, 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 VCO 676M registered?

VCO 676M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is VCO 676M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 676M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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