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UOA 93L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,365 mi
Last recorded2,365 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 93L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 2,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 2,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 2,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 1,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 1,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 1,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 1,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 704 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 576 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 413 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 104 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight up & down play in steering column.

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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UOA 93L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 UOA 93L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOA 93L?

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What year was UOA 93L registered?

UOA 93L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is UOA 93L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 93L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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