MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
heavily undersealed
slight knocking nosie from steering box but no excessive play found
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
heavily undersealed
steering box arm has slight end float
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
advise washers, pressure low
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Swivelling towbar swivel pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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YVT 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YVT 527M, 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 YVT 527M registered?
YVT 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1973.
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