MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
0/s/r floor welded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion rear bumper brackets
n/s/r sub mounting starting to corrode
o/s/r subframe mounting welded on inside
thick underseal on o/s/r wheel arch unable to access weld
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UKX 859L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UKX 859L, 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 UKX 859L registered?
UKX 859L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1973.
Is UKX 859L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UKX 859L shows 6 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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