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UEA 94M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,856 mi
Last recorded31,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEA 94M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,031 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,109 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 16,109 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working on on dip, off on main (1.7.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,108 miles

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 94M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc 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 94M, 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 94M?

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What year was UEA 94M registered?

UEA 94M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is UEA 94M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEA 94M 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 94M have outstanding finance?

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