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UMK 810M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMK 810M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2017 50,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut packed out with washers

both rear shocks no damping

no rear suspension clearance

Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,270 miles

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,270 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes perished

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for UMK 810M shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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