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UYN 261M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 261M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front seat back rest wont lock intin place on one side

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,476 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,388 miles

front wipers very slowto clear screen

Fail 26 May 2015 17,388 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers very slowto clear screen

Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,324 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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UYN 261M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYN 261M, 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 UYN 261M?

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What year was UYN 261M registered?

UYN 261M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is UYN 261M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 261M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYN 261M have outstanding finance?

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