MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Movement in nearside front suspension trunions
Movement in offside front suspension trunions
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Spare tyre defective
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Movement in nearside front suspension trunions
Movement in offside front suspension trunions
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Spare tyre defective
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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UCA 497D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1966 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 42,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UCA 497D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UCA 497D registered?
UCA 497D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1966.
Is UCA 497D safe to buy?
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