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UJW 925L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 925L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 96,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,991 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 94,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 94,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,082 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2010 93,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 93,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,378 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 91,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,172 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 91,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 91,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 925L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJW 925L, 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 925L registered?

UJW 925L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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