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VMA 921M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,712 mi
Last recorded27,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 921M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,712 miles

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 12 May 2017 27,707 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases requires new silencer as old one rotted out (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle requires stops adjusting (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 27,065 miles

surface corrosion all under vehicle

didn't do brake test

Fail 23 May 2016 27,065 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe to hose joint (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe to hose joint inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake could do with adjusting

oil leak

surface corrosion all under vehicle

didn't do brake test

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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VMA 921M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMA 921M, 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 VMA 921M?

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What year was VMA 921M registered?

VMA 921M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is VMA 921M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 921M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMA 921M have outstanding finance?

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