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UJW 877L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,640 mi
Last recorded36,640 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 877L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,167 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,496 miles

Corrosion to N/S rear inner wing by bumper fixing point

Off side rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,012 miles

welding and corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,999 miles

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

welding and corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,315 miles

corrosion to all parts of vehicle and plates welded in

Fail 10 Jan 2007 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

corrosion to all parts of vehicle and plates welded in

Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,671 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,609 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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UJW 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UJW 877L, 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 UJW 877L registered?

UJW 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is UJW 877L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJW 877L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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