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ULG 303M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULG 303M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,183 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire body pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body , front to rear ,ns and os, corroded and welded, with over welded parts, whole body in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,183 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns os jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring fouling (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body by axle mouting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring fouling (5.2.3 (f))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire body pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body , front to rear ,ns and os, corroded and welded, with over welded parts, whole body in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,183 miles

extensive welded repairs to floors and body

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,183 miles

floor pans and under body have welded repairs

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,183 miles

Floor pan has extensive welded repairs

Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,183 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N s front floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N s front strut top mounting (6.1.B.2)

Floor pan has extensive welded repairs

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,813 miles

floor pan front to rear has had extensive welding

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,183 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor pan front to rear has had extensive welding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,183 miles

body has corrosion all around

Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,183 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body has corrosion all around

Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 303M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 303M, 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 ULG 303M registered?

ULG 303M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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