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UDL 417K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDL 417K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,820 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,653 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,474 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 16,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,406 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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UDL 417K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDL 417K, 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

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What year was UDL 417K registered?

UDL 417K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is UDL 417K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDL 417K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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