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UUU 77S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 77S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 86,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,157 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front service brakes uneven

Nearside Rear parking brakes low reading

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear brakes 22% imbalance

Nearside Rear brakes slightly low reading

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,448 miles

1 plsce on the nsf inner wheel arch is rusting

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,921 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,353 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH

NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

OS FLOOR IS RUSTING

OSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

VERY SLIGHT NOISE WHEN NSR WHEEL IS TURNED

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,680 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 83,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,245 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 83,216 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,703 miles

WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR.

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 77S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UUU 77S, 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.

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What year was UUU 77S registered?

UUU 77S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1977.

Is UUU 77S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 77S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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