MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear arch splitting
Offside Rear inner panelling corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Offside door bottom corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear arch splitting
Offside Rear inner panelling corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Offside door bottom corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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UYR 513M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 UYR 513M, 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 UYR 513M?
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What year was UYR 513M registered?
UYR 513M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 1973.
Is UYR 513M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYR 513M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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