MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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UWB 761L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 UWB 761L, 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
How do I check the history of UWB 761L?
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What year was UWB 761L registered?
UWB 761L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1973.
Is UWB 761L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWB 761L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UWB 761L have outstanding finance?
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