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UFX 175L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,634 mi
Last recorded33,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFX 175L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,634 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 33,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,992 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 31,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,909 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body has slight corrosion throughout

drivers seat for and aft movement slightly stiff

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to underside at rear floor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,868 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,645 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,158 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 93,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,349 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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UFX 175L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFX 175L, 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 UFX 175L registered?

UFX 175L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is UFX 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFX 175L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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