MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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
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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.
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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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