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UDX 819K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDX 819K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 95,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing both front upper have end float (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

both front doors stiff to open

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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UDX 819K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 UDX 819K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UDX 819K registered?

UDX 819K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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