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UYO 292M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,389 mi
Last recorded51,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 292M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,344 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,851 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,225 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,654 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,654 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,152 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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UYO 292M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYO 292M, 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 UYO 292M registered?

UYO 292M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is UYO 292M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYO 292M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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