MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Main beam warning light lit when main or dip beam selected
Smoke from OS headlamp
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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UTN 266N is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 UTN 266N, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UTN 266N registered?
UTN 266N is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is UTN 266N safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTN 266N shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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