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YBH 118J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 118J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,453 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in front wheel bearings

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,453 miles

play in front wheel bearings

rear number plate faded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,600 miles

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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YBH 118J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YBH 118J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YBH 118J?

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What year was YBH 118J registered?

YBH 118J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is YBH 118J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBH 118J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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