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ULG 289M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,506 mi
Last recorded4,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULG 289M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,506 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 4,496 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover missing.

steering box droparm pin has slight play.

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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ULG 289M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULG 289M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULG 289M?

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What year was ULG 289M registered?

ULG 289M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is ULG 289M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULG 289M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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