MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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No passenger seat fitted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger seat not fitted at time of test
vehicle tested with no passenger seat
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle tested with no passenger seat
passenger seat not fitted at time of test
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UBR 3 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 UBR 3, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of UBR 3?
You can check the full history of UBR 3 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was UBR 3 registered?
UBR 3 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1971.
Is UBR 3 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UBR 3 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UBR 3 have outstanding finance?
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