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UPC 906S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 906S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 May 2019 71,810 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 70,156 miles

offside front tyre has age related cracks.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,332 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,813 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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UPC 906S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 UPC 906S, 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 49 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 UPC 906S registered?

UPC 906S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 1977.

Is UPC 906S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPC 906S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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