MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside rear inner driveshaft boot split
offside and nearside outer door skins going rusty
unable to inspect body for rust around seat belt mounting, due to cosmetic body filler and paint on nearside
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
long travel on foot brake pedal
nearside rear inner driveshaft boot split
offside and nearside outer door skins going rusty
unable to inspect body for rust around seat belt mounting, due to cosmetic body filler and paint on nearside
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body in poor condition
inner cv split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
rear flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded
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UYT 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UYT 342S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UYT 342S registered?
UYT 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 1978.
Is UYT 342S safe to buy?
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