MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
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UYN 272M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 272M, 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 UYN 272M registered?
UYN 272M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 1973.
Is UYN 272M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYN 272M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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