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YYY 725M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

393 mi
Last recorded393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 725M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 393 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 324 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch fulty (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in two places around macphurson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mounting for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to test properly the offside inner arch because of cosmetic filler and underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 97,072 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 94,304 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 92,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2016 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2015 91,269 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 91,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 89,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 88,874 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 87,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 84,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,030 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

h/brake lever high

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,763 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YYY 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYY 725M, 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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YYY 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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