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1973 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE1.6L Petrol

RIB 5173

Vehicle Insight Summary

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (1973, Petrol, 1600cc) — mileage recorded at 44,983. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 09/11/2022

Tax

No data

Mileage: 44,983
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1973
Engine: 1600cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Beetle (RIB 5173) from 1973 show a total of 1 MOT test between November 2021 and November 2021.

With 1 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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