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UVB 29M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVB 29M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,142 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,464 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 46,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,826 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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UVB 29M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UVB 29M, 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.

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What year was UVB 29M registered?

UVB 29M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is UVB 29M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVB 29M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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