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UJE 754K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,236 mi
Last recorded1,236 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 754K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 1,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 1,236 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 1,143 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 1,127 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing upper & lower king pin play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 742 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 308 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 308 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 2 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

lower column bush missing

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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UJE 754K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 UJE 754K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJE 754K registered?

UJE 754K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is UJE 754K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 754K shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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