1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · YWB 991M
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1973. Recorded mileage 88,603 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1200cc
YWB 991M Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2018
- 88,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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YWB 991M Mileage History
- 22/06/200976,590 mi
- 20/11/201080,020 mi+3,430 mi
- 03/12/201183,691 mi+3,671 mi
- 08/12/201286,684 mi+2,993 mi
- 23/11/201388,178 mi+1,494 mi
- 09/12/201488,599 mi+421 mi
- 23/06/201888,603 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,334 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
YWB 991M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (YWB 991M) between June 2009 and June 2018.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.