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UOB 245S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOB 245S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,227 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,931 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside front suspension arms

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,476 miles

corrosion in both front suspension arms

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,227 miles

box section in o0/s front foot well corroed

floor in spare tyre compartment corroding

o/s front floor corroded

surface corrosion in places

Fail 31 May 2012 58,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

box section in o0/s front foot well corroed

floor in spare tyre compartment corroding

o/s front floor corroded

surface corrosion in places

Pass 31 May 2011 55,881 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,162 miles

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,455 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls becoming worn

nearside front tyre close to suspension arm on lock

nearside rear inn er wing becoming corroded nearside inner sill/ floor becoming corroded

nearside rear light different to offside rear

Fail 15 Apr 2009 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls becoming worn

nearside rear inn er wing becoming corroded nearside inner sill/ floor becoming corroded

nearside rear light different to offside rear

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,211 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,052 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 38,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

horn slightly harsh

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,950 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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UOB 245S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 UOB 245S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOB 245S registered?

UOB 245S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is UOB 245S safe to buy?

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