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YRV 444L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,800 mi
Last recorded1,800 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRV 444L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 1,800 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise both rear chassis rails coated in undersill

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Nov 2010 1,800 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise both rear chassis rails coated in undersill

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 960 miles

Bodywork corrosion noted around headlamps and spare wheel carrier

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Extensive welding repairs noted throughout

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to brake master cylinder noted

surface coorrosion noted to steering components

Pass 28 Aug 2008 618 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 616 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 96,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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YRV 444L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRV 444L, 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 YRV 444L registered?

YRV 444L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is YRV 444L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRV 444L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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