MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
floor span corroded
front & rear chassis corroded
nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
floor span corroded
front & rear chassis corroded
nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UWA 747L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UWA 747L, 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 UWA 747L registered?
UWA 747L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1973.
Is UWA 747L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWA 747L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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