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UEY 735L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 13855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 735L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine13,855cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,970 miles

Front lower bulk head holed & corroded but not in a structual area

Front wipers very slow

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front lower bulk head holed & corroded but not in a structual area

Front wipers very slow

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid (brake fluid?)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at master cylinder end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame/floor tub (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame/floortub (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid (brake fluid?)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at master cylinder end (3.6.B.2c)

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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UEY 735L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 13,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UEY 735L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEY 735L?

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What year was UEY 735L registered?

UEY 735L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is UEY 735L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 735L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEY 735L have outstanding finance?

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