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UWP 962L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,178 mi
Last recorded26,178 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 962L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,178 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,037 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 25,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,482 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 962L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 UWP 962L, 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 UWP 962L?

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What year was UWP 962L registered?

UWP 962L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is UWP 962L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 962L 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.

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