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YVO 214M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,346 mi
Last recorded10,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVO 214M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 10,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 10,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 9,324 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 9,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 8,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,998 miles

both front shocks missting rear hubs leaking underside corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 7,468 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 7,468 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 7,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 6,620 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front shock absorbers leaking (slight)

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,968 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 1,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YVO 214M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVO 214M, 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 YVO 214M registered?

YVO 214M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is YVO 214M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVO 214M shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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