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UUR 446J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 446J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,539 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,280 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,860 miles

lower steering coloum coupling slight split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 89,314 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 87,774 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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UUR 446J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 UUR 446J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UUR 446J?

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What year was UUR 446J registered?

UUR 446J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 1971.

Is UUR 446J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 446J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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