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UYU 97S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 97S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 22,900 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 22,864 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means fuel cap don't lock (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,502 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 324 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,360 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 97,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 97,783 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,088 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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UYU 97S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 UYU 97S, 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 48 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 UYU 97S?

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What year was UYU 97S registered?

UYU 97S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is UYU 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYU 97S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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