MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut packed out with washers
both rear shocks no damping
no rear suspension clearance
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut packed out with washers
both rear shocks no damping
no rear suspension clearance
all suspension bushes perished
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
all suspension bushes perished
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UMK 810M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 UMK 810M, 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 UMK 810M registered?
UMK 810M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1973.
Is UMK 810M safe to buy?
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