MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,138 miAbove average mileage for this year
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no plates fitted temporarily
suspension lowered
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension area (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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UTW 438L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 UTW 438L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of UTW 438L?
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What year was UTW 438L registered?
UTW 438L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is UTW 438L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTW 438L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UTW 438L have outstanding finance?
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