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UEA 87M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,786 mi
Last recorded32,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEA 87M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,869 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 87M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UEA 87M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEA 87M?

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What year was UEA 87M registered?

UEA 87M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is UEA 87M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEA 87M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEA 87M have outstanding finance?

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