1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YYY 725M
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1973. Recorded mileage 393 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YYY 725M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YYY 725M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (YYY 725M) between February 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in two places around macphurson st”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel be”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mounting for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
YYY 725M Mileage History
- 09/02/2026324 mi
- 14/07/2026393 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 163 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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