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UGY 669M

1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,057 mi
Last recorded61,057 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle40,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGY 669M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 61,057 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

condition of nearside rear & offside rear chassis

condition of offside rear jacking point

Fail 4 May 2012 61,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

condition of nearside rear & offside rear chassis

condition of offside rear jacking point

Pass 5 May 2011 61,060 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 61,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 60,987 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,216 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 49,313 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,418 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,418 miles

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

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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UGY 669M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 40,306 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGY 669M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGY 669M registered?

UGY 669M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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