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UDR 247L

1973 Volkswagen Bettle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,783 mi
Last recorded52,783 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Bettle30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDR 247L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,783 miles

General under body rust

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,704 miles

Some corrosion to o/s front and rear inner wings.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 49,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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UDR 247L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 30,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDR 247L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDR 247L registered?

UDR 247L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is UDR 247L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDR 247L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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