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UVL 273M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,212 mi
Last recorded47,212 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVL 273M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 47,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,212 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,212 miles

Axle oil leak nearside rear

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,212 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underside corrosion present

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,212 miles

underside corrsion present

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,212 miles

all tyres are slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,212 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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UVL 273M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc 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 UVL 273M, 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 UVL 273M registered?

UVL 273M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UVL 273M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVL 273M 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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