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UYB 427M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 427M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,391 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 54,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s floor holed & rusted

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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UYB 427M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYB 427M, 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 UYB 427M registered?

UYB 427M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 1973.

Is UYB 427M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYB 427M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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