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ULN 324M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,723 mi
Last recorded46,723 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 324M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,723 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak drive shaft tube outer seal leaking no evidence of brake contamination ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,757 miles

Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 35,638 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,726 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk release button is missing but still works

Fail 28 Jun 2014 33,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat belt stalk release button is missing but still works

Pass 14 May 2013 32,133 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2013 32,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2012 30,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,038 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fanbelt loose & frayed at time of test

Fail 7 May 2010 43,038 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fanbelt loose & frayed at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,038 miles

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 324M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 324M, 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 324M registered?

ULN 324M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is ULN 324M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 324M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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