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UTA 573J

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,077 mi
Last recorded12,077 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 573J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 12,077 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 12,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 11,696 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,270 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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UTA 573J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTA 573J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTA 573J registered?

UTA 573J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is UTA 573J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 573J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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