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UMA 524M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,827 mi
Last recorded43,827 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 524M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure missing (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

floorplate corroded with multiple patches that are not fully welded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,555 miles

Wiper mechanism requires attention

Fail 5 May 2009 36,538 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

wiper mechanism requires attention

Pass 2 May 2008 32,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,847 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering box requires attention

steering box sector shaft bearing worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 31,025 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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UMA 524M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UMA 524M, 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 UMA 524M registered?

UMA 524M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is UMA 524M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 524M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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