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UWP 701L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,199 mi
Last recorded42,199 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 701L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 42,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 42,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,199 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,199 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,199 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 42,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,199 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 42,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,654 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 41,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,534 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,534 miles

Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,352 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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UWP 701L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWP 701L, 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 UWP 701L registered?

UWP 701L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is UWP 701L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 701L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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