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UJW 903L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,296 mi
Last recorded35,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 903L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,296 miles

Fuel cap seal worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Structure slight corrosion engine bay area

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 35,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Structure slight corrosion engine bay area

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,047 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Bonnet lock plate to body slight corrosion

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides tyres starting to perish

Rear Structure slight corrosion engine bay area

Fail 5 Jun 2018 35,047 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Bonnet lock plate to body slight corrosion

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Spilt pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides tyres starting to perish

Rear Structure slight corrosion engine bay area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount loose (2.7.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber rubbing suspension arm

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine area (6.1.A.1)

Rear tyres slightly perrished

bonnet lock plate to body corrosion started

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres perishing

corrosion to undercarriage - worse at rear

engine wet with oil

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,164 miles

all tyres perished

corrosion under bonnet and front panel, corrosion evident on underside in places (worse at rear)

n/s beam image slightly poor

o/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed (outside or prescribed area)

pulse and imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 25 Feb 2016 32,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

corrosion under bonnet and front panel, corrosion evident on underside in places (worse at rear)

n/s front side light dim

n/s headlamp slightly insecure at top

o/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed (outside or prescribed area)

pulse and imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,792 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,998 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 20,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

Fail 9 Jun 2010 20,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

Pass 28 May 2009 98,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

footbrake pedal has slight travel

Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,353 miles

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 903L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UJW 903L, 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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UJW 903L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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