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UYN 272M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,422 mi
Last recorded82,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 272M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,422 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2011 82,422 miles

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

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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