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UUU 442M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,103 mi
Last recorded33,103 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 442M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 31,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,263 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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UUU 442M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UUU 442M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UUU 442M?

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What year was UUU 442M registered?

UUU 442M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUU 442M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 442M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUU 442M have outstanding finance?

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