1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YRO 437N
1974 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1974. Recorded mileage 42,094 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1585cc
YRO 437N Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2018
- 42,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YRO 437N Mileage History
- 11/11/200826,981 mi
- 18/11/200826,981 mi
- 23/11/200930,191 mi+3,210 mi
- 26/11/201033,171 mi+2,980 mi
- 23/08/201134,798 mi+1,627 mi
- 30/10/201337,721 mi+2,923 mi
- 22/04/201539,546 mi+1,825 mi
- 13/04/201640,368 mi+822 mi
- 11/04/201741,336 mi+968 mi
- 20/04/201842,094 mi+758 mi
Average of roughly 1,601 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
YRO 437N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen Beetle (YRO 437N) between November 2008 and April 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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