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UWP 330L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 330L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,766 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fouling front axle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner fouling metal arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,822 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,448 miles

corrosion front bumper tube

slight damage windscreen

slight play steeing column top

Fail 5 Aug 2010 33,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

corrosion front bumper tube

slight damage windscreen

slight play steeing column top

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,679 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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UWP 330L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWP 330L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWP 330L registered?

UWP 330L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is UWP 330L safe to buy?

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