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YYG 466M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,286 mi
Last recorded45,286 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYG 466M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 44,801 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 44,801 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,053 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f w/bearing slight roughness

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,095 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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YYG 466M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YYG 466M, 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 YYG 466M registered?

YYG 466M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is YYG 466M safe to buy?

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