MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame head heavily undersealed repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame head heavily undersealed repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame head lower panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame head lower (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower frame head (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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YBH 116J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 YBH 116J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YBH 116J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1971.
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