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WUY 653M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,243 mi
Last recorded91,243 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 653M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 90,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 90,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 90,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,783 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear signs of underbody corrosion

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 88,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 87,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 86,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 86,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 83,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,833 miles

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

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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WUY 653M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUY 653M, 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.

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What year was WUY 653M registered?

WUY 653M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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