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UDT 666L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDT 666L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING DAMPER BUSHES

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,356 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,382 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

service brake travel/still has reserve

Fail 7 Aug 2009 82,380 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

service brake travel/still has reserve

Pass 28 May 2008 80,963 miles

corrosion to rear sections adjacent to n.s.r bumper mounting

vehicle subject to extensive corrosion repairs under body. inspection hindered by excessive use of sealant.

Fail 15 May 2008 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to rear sections adjacent to n.s.r bumper mounting

vehicle subject to extensive corrosion repairs under body. inspection hindered by excessive use of sealant.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,652 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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UDT 666L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UDT 666L, 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 UDT 666L registered?

UDT 666L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 1973.

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