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UUV 119M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,691 mi
Last recorded20,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 119M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,691 miles

All indicators work fast

Front Bumper bars exposed at front of vehicle.

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

Screen washer poor. Jet is missing

exhaust protruding from back of the car

wipers are small

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,631 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Front b umper bars protrude

Front wipers are small

Rear exhaust protrudes beyond body work

indicators flash fast

Fail 14 Jun 2016 20,631 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Front b umper bars protrude

Front wipers are small

Rear exhaust protrudes beyond body work

indicators flash fast

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,230 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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UUV 119M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UUV 119M, 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 UUV 119M?

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What year was UUV 119M registered?

UUV 119M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1973.

Is UUV 119M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUV 119M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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