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UJL 535K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,243 mi
Last recorded41,243 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJL 535K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,380 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,702 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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UJL 535K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJL 535K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJL 535K?

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What year was UJL 535K registered?

UJL 535K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is UJL 535K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJL 535K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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