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642 UYM

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,970 mi
Last recorded7,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration642 UYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 7,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 7,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 4,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 1,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 1,428 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,979 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,979 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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642 UYM is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 642 UYM, 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 55 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 642 UYM registered?

642 UYM is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is 642 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 642 UYM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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