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UGK 212M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,411 mi
Last recorded53,411 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGK 212M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,771 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,257 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,375 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,407 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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UGK 212M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UGK 212M, 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

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What year was UGK 212M registered?

UGK 212M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 1973.

Is UGK 212M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGK 212M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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