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UFE 506R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2005
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFE 506R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2005 79,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 79,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2005 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

poor headlamp pattens

slight perishing off o/s/r tyre.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at n/s/r engine tray

genaral lecking from front ball joints

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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UFE 506R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 UFE 506R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFE 506R registered?

UFE 506R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is UFE 506R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFE 506R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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