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UYT 342S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,948 mi
Last recorded36,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYT 342S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 36,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,815 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

rear flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

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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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?

The MOT history for UYT 342S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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