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UUG 702R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

5,847 mi
Last recorded5,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUG 702R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 5,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 4,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 2,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 1,771 miles

offside & nearside rear outer sills repaired/ covered in underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2021 45 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,151 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,799 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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UUG 702R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUG 702R, 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 UUG 702R registered?

UUG 702R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is UUG 702R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUG 702R shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUG 702R have outstanding finance?

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