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YAW 479K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,309 mi
Last recorded31,309 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 479K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 31,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,298 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,148 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,438 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 30,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 29,655 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YAW 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 YAW 479K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAW 479K registered?

YAW 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 1972.

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