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UUR 492J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 492J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,643 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 28,765 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 28,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,682 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy (border line) but performing ok

Fail 13 Jun 2019 26,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from nearside of engine, border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,943 miles

Oil leak nearside of engine ()

nearside rear tyre cracking and un-even tread

oil light on when engine is on idle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,158 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Apr 2016 23,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,535 miles

general corrosion to most of vehicles underside

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall/wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,982 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 492J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUR 492J, 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 UUR 492J registered?

UUR 492J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is UUR 492J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 492J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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