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YVT 527M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 527M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,529 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavily undersealed

slight knocking nosie from steering box but no excessive play found

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,621 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,619 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 91,613 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,535 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 82,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 81,285 miles

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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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.

Is YVT 527M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVT 527M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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