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UEA 196M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEA 196M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,162 miles

floor pan has been welded

oil leak

slight play n/s steering linkage

washers weak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,166 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,162 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

drivers and passenger outer door handles have been removed filled, and painted over.

general corrosion to underside and frame work.

heavy underseal to underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,057 miles

185/55/15 fitted to front and 195/55/15 fitted to rear

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front road springs been modified lower

all welding poorly repaired and covered in thick underseal

both rear inner wheel arch heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

floor pan heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

nearside and offside anti roll mountains heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

track control boby heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,057 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

185/55/15 fitted to front and 195/55/15 fitted to rear

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all welding poorly repaired and covered in thick underseal

both rear inner wheel arch heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

floor pan heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

nearside and offside anti roll mountains heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

track control boby heavily welded and covered in thick underseal

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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UEA 196M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UEA 196M, 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 UEA 196M registered?

UEA 196M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UEA 196M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEA 196M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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