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UMF 671M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMF 671M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body component slightly loose Footstep slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body component slightly loose Footstep slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 76,704 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Body component slightly loose Footstep slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Body component slightly loose Footstep slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,701 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,357 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX MARKED (7.1.2)

Brake performance not tested NO BRAKE PRESSURE AND EXCESS TRAVEL (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,856 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,418 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,400 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,755 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,274 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s /f bonnet out of alignment and rusted.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,274 miles

o/s /f bonnet out of alignment and rusted.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,779 miles

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,368 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front seats rocking

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,534 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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UMF 671M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UMF 671M, 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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UMF 671M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1973.

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