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UTG 63S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,413 mi
Last recorded8,413 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTG 63S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 8,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective at end of swinging arms (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor beam reflector in head light (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at end of axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective at end of swinging arms (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor beam reflector in head light (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at end of axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working some times stop light do not work once pedal has been pressed and pressed again (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp some times do not work after headlights are switched off and left just on side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) top bush of coloumn or steering wheel excess play (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel leaking all over rear of engine and suspension (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,335 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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UTG 63S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UTG 63S, 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 UTG 63S registered?

UTG 63S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UTG 63S safe to buy?

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