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UUV 124M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,125 mi
Last recorded36,125 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 124M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,125 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,125 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,070 miles

rear under body condition

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,026 miles

slight lift in steering drop arm/box

under body poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

under body rusty condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body rusty condition

Pass 31 May 2013 35,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,187 miles

Offside front tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside washer

wiper blades poor condition

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 124M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 124M, 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

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What year was UUV 124M registered?

UUV 124M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 1973.

Is UUV 124M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUV 124M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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