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A211 YGJ

1984 Volkswagen Bettle

White Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,243 mi
Last recorded15,243 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,243 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 15,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,243 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,245 miles

Offside Front bulk head corroded ( not prescribed area )

Fail 23 Aug 2017 15,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front bulk head corroded ( not prescribed area )

Pass 2 Sep 2016 15,243 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 15,243 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,249 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 15,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 15,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,243 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,243 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/f under spare wheel carrier

fluid leaking from around o/s/r brake backplate.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 15,243 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A211 YGJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Bettle in White with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A211 YGJ, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A211 YGJ registered?

A211 YGJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A211 YGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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