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VEA 389M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,922 mi
Last recorded16,922 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEA 389M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 16,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 16,644 miles

under body greased

Pass 23 Oct 2017 16,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,330 miles

excessive underseal underbody. oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,195 miles

Oil leak

excessive underseal under body .

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 14,003 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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VEA 389M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEA 389M, 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 VEA 389M?

You can check the full history of VEA 389M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VEA 389M registered?

VEA 389M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is VEA 389M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEA 389M shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEA 389M have outstanding finance?

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