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YWR 877L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,402 mi
Last recorded53,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWR 877L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,402 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,690 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 42,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,690 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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YWR 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 YWR 877L, 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 YWR 877L registered?

YWR 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 1973.

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