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ULN 305M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 305M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,346 miles

slight play in bottem ball joint

Pass 9 May 2015 85,105 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 85,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,693 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,693 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ULN 305M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ULN 305M, 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

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What year was ULN 305M registered?

ULN 305M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is ULN 305M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 305M shows 9 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.

Does ULN 305M have outstanding finance?

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