MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENGINE BAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENGINE BAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENGINE BAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENGINE BAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion under body
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion under body
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UAB 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UAB 291L, 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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What year was UAB 291L registered?
UAB 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1973.
Is UAB 291L safe to buy?
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