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UVT 539L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVT 539L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 61,854 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 61,854 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 61,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play at lower stearng shaft

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,438 miles

front tyres feathering edges

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 61,430 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front tyres feathering edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,409 miles

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

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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UVT 539L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UVT 539L, 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 UVT 539L registered?

UVT 539L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is UVT 539L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVT 539L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVT 539L have outstanding finance?

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