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VFY 519L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,908 mi
Last recorded19,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFY 519L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 19,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 19,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 19,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 19,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 19,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 17,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,516 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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VFY 519L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VFY 519L, 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 VFY 519L?

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What year was VFY 519L registered?

VFY 519L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is VFY 519L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFY 519L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFY 519L have outstanding finance?

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