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VKX 263L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,581 mi
Last recorded25,581 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKX 263L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,680 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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VKX 263L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VKX 263L, 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 VKX 263L registered?

VKX 263L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is VKX 263L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKX 263L shows 2 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 VKX 263L have outstanding finance?

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