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UJJ 471M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

69,531 mi
Last recorded69,531 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJJ 471M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED.DAMPING EFFECT,AND NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT,AND IS NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED.DAMPING EFFECT,AND NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT,AND IS NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,204 miles

Front bonnet stiff to open.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear alternater belt loose.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil leak from inner axle seal. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet stiff to open.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear alternater belt loose.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat belt twisted but in good working order.

Rear fan belt loose,in engine bay.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from cylinder or rear axle. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure under rear seat,clamp not fitted correctly. (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat belt twisted but in good working order.

Rear fan belt loose,in engine bay.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

alternater belt loose

bonnet hard to open.

no rear fog lamps fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ALTERNATOR BELT IS LOOSE.

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

bonnet hard to open.

no rear fog lamp fitted,

Fail 4 Mar 2016 66,606 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure ON DRIVERS DOOR. (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR BELT IS LOOSE.

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

bonnet hard to open.

no rear fog lamp fitted,

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,075 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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UJJ 471M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 UJJ 471M, 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 UJJ 471M registered?

UJJ 471M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1973.

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