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C355 YKK

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC355 YKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,883 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 67,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake although has reserve travel once applied has got long travel, sugest an adjustment to take up the travel

Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake although has reserve travel once applied has got long travel, sugest an adjustment to take up the travel

Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,676 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C355 YKK is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 C355 YKK, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C355 YKK registered?

C355 YKK is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C355 YKK safe to buy?

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