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UUV 581F

1968 Volkswagen Beatle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,223 mi
Last recorded7,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 581F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 18 Apr 2014 7,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 7,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 1,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,591 miles

front doors fitted with electronic switches

Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,591 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front doors fitted with electonic switches for external opening

offside headlamp no pattern on dip beam

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,303 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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UUV 581F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beatle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUV 581F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 58 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUV 581F registered?

UUV 581F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 11 March 1968.

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