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UUL 418M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUL 418M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 95,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,235 miles

advise all 4 tyres have cracks to tread outer edges

advise steering damper pivot bush very worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 95,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise all 4 tyres have cracks to tread outer edges

advise steering damper pivot bush very worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,851 miles

advise all 4 tryes cracked and aged advise replacement

advise steering damper bush worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,851 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise all 4 tryes cracked and aged advise replacement

advise steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 May 2012 94,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all 4 tyres have cracking to tread/sidewall

Fail 22 May 2012 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all 4 tyres have cracking to tread/sidewall

Pass 3 May 2011 94,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,072 miles

fuel smell,no apparent leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 94,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel smell,no apparent leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,596 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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UUL 418M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 UUL 418M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUL 418M registered?

UUL 418M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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