MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight movement both front seats
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UHX 863M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UHX 863M, 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 UHX 863M registered?
UHX 863M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1973.
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